Coco Before Chanel
Coco avant Chanel
“Before she was France's famous mademoiselle…”
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.
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Coco Before Chanel | Official Trailer (2009)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-06
Top Cast
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Audrey Tautou
Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel
Benoît Poelvoorde
Étienne Balsan
Alessandro Nivola
Arthur 'Boy' Capel
Marie Gillain
Adrienne Chanel
Emmanuelle Devos
Émilienne d'Alençon
Régis Royer
Alec, Jockey
Étienne Bartholomeus
Balsan Butler
Yan Duffas
Maurice de Nexon
Fabien Béhar
Shop Boss
Roch Leibovici
Jean, Groom
Jean-Yves Chatelais
Bellowing Director
Pierre Diot
Actor in the Theater
Vincent Nemeth
Fat Man in the Theater
Bruno Abraham-Kremer
Tailor in Deauville
Lisa Cohen
Gabrielle Chanel, 10 Years Old
Inès Bessalem
Adrienne Chanel, 10 Years Old
Marie-Bénédicte Roy
Shop Client
Émilie Gavois-Kahn
Replacement Seamstress
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 25, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 7, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne Fontaine
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Fontaine, Camille Fontaine
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- Coco avant Chanel
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Haut et Court, Ciné-@, France 2 Cinéma, SCOPE Pictures, Warner Bros. Entertainment France
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Fontaine
Anne Fontaine, Camille Fontaine, Edmonde Charles-Roux
Alexandre Desplat
Christophe Beaucarne
Luc Barnier
Simon Arnal, Caroline Benjo, Philippe Carcassonne, Carole Scotta
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Olivier Radot
Production Design
Anne Fontaine
Director
Anne Fontaine
Screenplay
Camille Fontaine
Screenplay
Christophe Beaucarne
Director of Photography
Luc Barnier
Editor
Simon Arnal
Producer
Caroline Benjo
Producer
Philippe Carcassonne
Producer
Carole Scotta
Producer
Catherine Leterrier
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coco Before Chanel
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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.
Who stars in Coco Before Chanel?
The principal cast of Coco Before Chanel includes Audrey Tautou, Benoît Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola, Marie Gillain, Emmanuelle Devos.
When was Coco Before Chanel released and how long is it?
Coco Before Chanel was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Coco Before Chanel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Coco Before Chanel was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
Is Coco Before Chanel based on a book or true story?
Coco Before Chanel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edmonde Charles-Roux".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Coco Before Chanel?
Coco Before Chanel holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).