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Colette (2018)

R | | Biography , Drama , History | 11 January 2019 (UK)
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Colette is pushed by her husband to write novels under his name. Upon their success, she fights to make her talents known, challenging gender norms.

Director:

Wash Westmoreland

Writers:

Richard Glatzer (screenplay by), Wash Westmoreland (screenplay by) | 2 more credits »

Stars:

Keira Knightley, Eleanor Tomlinson, Dominic West | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Keira Knightley ... Colette
Eleanor Tomlinson ... Georgie Raoul-Duval
Dominic West ... Willy
Fiona Shaw ... Sido
Aiysha Hart ... Polaire
Denise Gough ... Missy
Dickie Beau ... Wague
Al Weaver ... Schwob
Robert Pugh ... Jules
Ray Panthaki ... Veber
Caroline Boulton ... Flossy
Attila C. Arpa ... Heckler (as Attila Árpa)
Shannon Tarbet ... Meg
Rebecca Root ... Rachilde
Arabella Weir ... Mme De Caillavet
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Storyline

After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as "Willy" (Dominic West), Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (Keira Knightley) 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. Colette's fight over creative ownership and gender roles drives her to overcome societal constraints, revolutionizing literature, fashion and sexual expression. Directed by Wash Westmoreland and written by Wash Westmoreland, Richard Glatzer, Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Written by Bleecker Street

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Plot Keywords:

novelist | exploitation | paris france | biopic | domineering husband | See All (22) »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | History

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some sexuality/nudity | See all certifications »

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 January 2019 (UK) See more »

Also Known As:

Colette See more »

Filming Locations:

Budapest, Hungary See more »
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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$161,179, 23 September 2018, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$5,018,540, 15 November 2018
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Number 9 Films,Killer Films,Bold Films See more »
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Runtime:

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

According to Keira Knightley, it was illegal for women to wear men's clothing in that time period in France. See more »

Goofs

Colette, while naming trees to Willy, calls one a "Douglas fir". Douglas fir is native to North America and would not have been found in the countryside outside of Paris. See more »

Crazy Credits

There is a dedication to Richard Glatzer, who co-wrote the film's screenplay with Wash Westmoreland, shortly before the closing credits: "For Richard". See more »

Connections

Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Maya Rudolph/Fred Armisen/Dominic West (2018) See more »

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Wonderful film!
7 August 2018 | by mattachine2001-866-740063 – See all my reviews

Great acting, directing, script. Highly recommend!
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