Coco Before Chanel
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Before she was France's famous mademoiselle…”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Anne Fontaine
- Original Language
- FR
🎭 Cast
Audrey TautouGabrielle 'Coco' Chanel
Benoît PoelvoordeÉtienne Balsan
Alessandro NivolaArthur 'Boy' Capel
Marie GillainAdrienne Chanel
Emmanuelle DevosÉmilienne d'Alençon
Régis RoyerAlec, Jockey
Étienne BartholomeusBalsan Butler
Yan DuffasMaurice de Nexon
Fabien BéharShop Boss
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- When was Coco Before Chanel released?
- Coco Before Chanel was released on April 22, 2009.
- How long is Coco Before Chanel?
- Coco Before Chanel has a runtime of 1h 50m.
- Where can I track Coco Before Chanel?
- You can track Coco Before Chanel on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












