Coco avant Chanel /
Audrey Tautou (The Da Vinci Code, Amélie) shines in this intriguing portrait of the early life of Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, the orphan who would build a fashion empire and be known universally by her nickname, Coco. She journeys from a mundane seamstress job to boisterous cabarets to the opulent Fre...
| Uniform Title: | Coco avant Chanel (Motion picture) |
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| Other Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | Video |
| Language: | French |
| Language Notes: | In French, with English subtitles. |
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New York, NY :
Sony Pictures Classics,
2009.
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| Series: | Academic Video Online
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | Audrey Tautou (The Da Vinci Code, Amélie) shines in this intriguing portrait of the early life of Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, the orphan who would build a fashion empire and be known universally by her nickname, Coco. She journeys from a mundane seamstress job to boisterous cabarets to the opulent French countryside, possessing little more than her unwavering determination, unique style, and visionary talent. Featuring lush settings and stunning costume design, Coco Before Chanel is the gripping and dramatic story of an icon who defied convention and defined the modern woman. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed April 11, 2019). Adapted from the novel L'irreguliere by Edmonde Charles-Roux. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (111 minutes) |
| Playing Time: | 01:50:27 |
| Awards: | Nominated 2010 Academy Awards, Best Achievement in Costume Design Nominated 2010 British Academy Film Awards, Best Film Not in the English Language Nominated 2010 British Academy Film Awards, Best Leading Actress Nominated 2010 British Academy Film Awards, Best Costume Design Nominated 2010 British Academy Film Awards, Best Make Up & Hair |