Coco Before Chanel
"Before she was France's famous mademoiselle…"
Originally released in 2009. Coco Before Chanel is a drama/history film. directed by Anne Fontaine.
Starring Audrey Tautou, Benoît Poelvoorde, and Alessandro Nivola
Synopsis
Several years after leaving the orphanage, to which her father never returned for her, Gabrielle Chanel finds herself working in a provincial bar. She's both a seamstress for the performers and a singer, earning the nickname Coco from the song she sings nightly with her sister. A liaison with Baron Balsan gives her an entree into French society and a chance to develop her gift for designing.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 22, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (1,008 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Top Cast
Audrey Tautou
as Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel
Benoît Poelvoorde
as Étienne Balsan
Alessandro Nivola
as Arthur 'Boy' Capel
Marie Gillain
as Adrienne Chanel
Emmanuelle Devos
as Émilienne d'Alençon
Régis Royer
as Alec, Jockey
Étienne Bartholomeus
as Balsan Butler
Yan Duffas
as Maurice de Nexon
Fabien Béhar
as Shop Boss
Roch Leibovici
as Jean, Groom
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Haut et Court
- Ciné-@
- France 2 Cinéma
- SCOPE Pictures
- Warner Bros. Entertainment France
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coco Before Chanel about?
Several years after leaving the orphanage, to which her father never returned for her, Gabrielle Chanel finds herself working in a provincial bar. She's both a seamstress for the performers and a s...
Who directed Coco Before Chanel?
Coco Before Chanel was directed by Anne Fontaine.
How long is Coco Before Chanel?
Coco Before Chanel has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Coco Before Chanel released?
Coco Before Chanel was released on April 22, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Coco Before Chanel?
The main cast of Coco Before Chanel includes Audrey Tautou, Benoît Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola, Marie Gillain, Emmanuelle Devos.
Is Coco Before Chanel worth watching?
Coco Before Chanel has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 1,008 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.