Coco Before Chanel(2009)
“Before she was France's famous mademoiselle…”
Overview
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.
Director
Anne Fontaine
Studio
Haut et Court
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
Jean-Yves Chatelais
as Bellowing Director
Pierre Diot
as Actor in the Theater
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
French
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Haut et Court • Ciné-@ • France 2 Cinéma
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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 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 directed Coco Before Chanel?▼
Coco Before Chanel was directed by Anne Fontaine and released in 2009. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Coco Before Chanel?▼
Coco Before Chanel has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in Coco Before Chanel?▼
The cast of Coco Before Chanel includes 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 and more.
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