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Synopsis

Audrey Tautou (THE DA VINCI CODE, AMELIE) plays the legendary "Coco" Chanel in an enthralling exploration of her early life before she rose to worldwide fame as the most celebrated fashion designer of the 20th Century. We meet the young Gabrielle Chanel, illegitimate daughter of a travelling salesman who learns to sew in a Catholic orphanage before her singing ambitions lead her to a cabaret club. It is here where Chanel earns the nickname 'Coco' and also where she catches the eye of several high society gentlemen who would ignite her passion and become instrumental in the development of her remarkable career.

From director Anne Fontaine (NATHALIE), COCO BEFORE CHANEL is the fascinating untold story of how one woman rose from humble beginnings to become one of couture's most important icons.

Nomination Categories

Best Film

Carole Scotta, Caroline Benjo, Philippe Carcassonne

Director

Anne Fontaine

Adapted Screenplay

Anne Fontaine, Camille Fontaine

Supporting Actor

Alessandro Nivola, Benoit Poelvoorde

Leading Actress

Audrey Tautou

Supporting Actress

Marie Gillain, Emmanuelle Devos

Music

Alexandre Desplat

Cinematography

Christophe Beaucarne A.F.C

Production Design

Olivier Radot

Make Up & Hair

Thi Thanh Tu Nguyen, Jane Milon

Editing

Luc Barnier

Sound

Nicolas Cantin, Vincent Cosson, Dominique Gaborieau, Jean-Claude Laureux

Special Visual Effects

Philippe "Krao" Pontonne

Film Not in The English Language

Carole Scotta, Caroline Benjo, Philippe Carcassonne

Director

Anne Fontaine

Cast

Audrey Tautou

Allessandro Nivola

Emmanuelle Devos

Screenings

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