Coco Before Chanel (2009)
Before she was France's famous mademoiselle…
Starring Audrey Tautou, Benoît Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola
Directed by Anne Fontaine
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.
Runtime: 110 min.
Rating: 6.9
 
Languages: English,French
Countries: Belgium,France
Genres: Drama,History
Keywords: fashion designer,woman director
Cast
Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel
Etienne Balsan
Arthur 'Boy' Capel
Adrienne Chanel
Emilienne
Alec, le jockey
Maurice de Nexon
Patron boutique
Jean, le palefrenier
Directeur beuglant
Acteur théâtre
Gros homme théâtre
Tailleur Deauville
Adrienne Chanel, 10 ans
Raymond
Sophie, amie d'Emilienne
Prostituée Balsan
Directeur Alcazar