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Coco Before Chanel

PG-1320091h 50mAnne Fontaine
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 63% · Metacritic 65
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"Before she was France's famous mademoiselle…"

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.

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Based On Novel Or BookBased On True StoryFashion DesignerWealthPeriod DramaSocial StatusWoman Director1900sBelle Epoque1890s

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Frequently asked questions

What is Coco Before Chanel (2009) 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 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.

Who stars in Coco Before Chanel?

Coco Before Chanel stars Audrey Tautou (Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel), Benoît Poelvoorde (Étienne Balsan), Alessandro Nivola (Arthur 'Boy' Capel), Marie Gillain (Adrienne Chanel), Emmanuelle Devos (Émilienne d'Alençon). The film was directed by Anne Fontaine.

How long is Coco Before Chanel?

Coco Before Chanel has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated PG-13.

Is Coco Before Chanel worth watching?

Coco Before Chanel holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 63. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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