Colette (2018)

09/21/2018 (GB) • 1h 52m

Drama, History

History is about to change

Overview

After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as Willy, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$14,273,033.00

Keywords

paris, france

nobel prize

biography

author

19th century

abusive marriage

critical

comforting

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