Paris – French Academy members got serious on Friday with two politically charged dramas heading the major categories for the 35th annual Cesar Awards that will see Jacques Audiard's "A Prophet" go head to head with Philippe Lioret's "Welcome." The nominees were announced Friday at a press conference in Paris.
While no one can foresee the winners, "A Prophet" looks bound to triumph with Jacques Audiard's prison drama nominated for 13 awards including best film, best director and a best actor and most promising male newcomer nod for the film's breakout star Tahar Rahim.
Academy voters also gave a hearty reception to Phillipe Lioret's "Welcome" with 10 nods and Xavier Giannoli's "In the Beginning" with 11 nominations.
Radu Mihaileanu's "The Concert" was also music to voters' ears with the tragicomedy about a washed-up former conductor of the Bolshoi orchestra who travels to Paris to make his career comeback scoring six nominations.
While no one can foresee the winners, "A Prophet" looks bound to triumph with Jacques Audiard's prison drama nominated for 13 awards including best film, best director and a best actor and most promising male newcomer nod for the film's breakout star Tahar Rahim.
Academy voters also gave a hearty reception to Phillipe Lioret's "Welcome" with 10 nods and Xavier Giannoli's "In the Beginning" with 11 nominations.
Radu Mihaileanu's "The Concert" was also music to voters' ears with the tragicomedy about a washed-up former conductor of the Bolshoi orchestra who travels to Paris to make his career comeback scoring six nominations.
- 1/22/2010
- by By Rebecca Leffler
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The struggle from small beginnings to vibrant and wonderful successes always end up being the most appealing stories to become the newest biopics. Coco Avant Chanel, or its working USA title Coco Before Chanel, is no exception to the rule. Using a different turn on the famous fashion designer’s life, the cast and crew of this particular project tells her story in a beautiful yet empowering way.
Although no biographical picture is a hundred percent true to what happened in a person’s life, they still follow the main timeline as closely as possible. The story brings you on the steady ride through Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s (Audrey Tautou) life from when she was a child to her time participating in the long love affair with French playboy Étienne Balsan (Benoît Poelvoorde). A love triangle begins to emerge between Balsan and his good friend Arthur “Boy” Capel (Alessandro Nivola...
Although no biographical picture is a hundred percent true to what happened in a person’s life, they still follow the main timeline as closely as possible. The story brings you on the steady ride through Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s (Audrey Tautou) life from when she was a child to her time participating in the long love affair with French playboy Étienne Balsan (Benoît Poelvoorde). A love triangle begins to emerge between Balsan and his good friend Arthur “Boy” Capel (Alessandro Nivola...
- 10/3/2009
- by Melissa Molina
- Atomic Popcorn
- Fish Tank, Everyone Else, Dogtooth, Police Adjective, A Prophet and White Ribbon are just a half a dozen titles among the 48 films that have a shot at being nominated among several categories for 22nd The European Film Awards. Among those that mysteriously didn't make the list are a pair of films that played at Cannes in Romania's Tales From the Golden Age and France's The Father of My Children. The way it works is, 2000 members of the European Film Academy will vote for the nominations in the different award categories which will be announced on the 7th of November with the winners announced on the 12th of December. Here is the complete list below. 33 Scenes From Life Poland / Germany, 96 min Written & directed by Ma½goÊka Szumowska Produced by Raimond Goebel & Karl Baumgartner Broken Embraces Spain, 129 min Written & directed by: Pedro Almodóvar Produced by: Agustín Almodóvar Everyone Else Germany, 119 min
- 9/7/2009
- IONCINEMA.com
We have new clips in from Sony Pictures Classics' "Coco Before Chanel," starring Audrey Tautou, Benoît Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola, Marie Gillain, Emmanuelle Devos, Régis Royer, Etienne Bartholomeus, Yan Duffas, Fabien Béhar and Roch Leibovici. The story of tells of Coco Chanel and her rise to power in the fashion world. Opens in limited areas on September 25th. Anne Fontaine directs the film and writes alongside and Camille Fontaine based on the book by Edmonde Charles-Roux. The French title of the film is Coco avant Chanel.
- 8/27/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
“Coco Before Chanel” (”Coco Avant Chanel“) is a biopic of celebrated French fashion designer designer Coco Chanel which stars Audrey Tautou.
Audrey Tautou plays Gabrielle Chanel, known as Coco, before she became famous. The movie also stars Alessandro Nivola, Marie Gillain, Emmanuelle Devos and Benoît Poelvoorde.
Take a look some new posters for the movie below. If you haven’t seen “Coco Before Chanel” trailer yet, check it out here.
In an orphanage, silently standing next to a perfectly made bed, is a frail and slender ten year old girl with thick black hair. Gabrielle Chanel, known as Coco, and her many lives. The story of the path taken by Coco from her obscure beginnings to the blinding lights of Paris.
The movie is based on book by Edmonde Charles-Roux “L’irreguliere” (”The Nonconformist”).
Anne Fontaine – directed adaptation of “L’irreguliere” focuses on Chanel’s early years. Fontaine co-wrote the...
Audrey Tautou plays Gabrielle Chanel, known as Coco, before she became famous. The movie also stars Alessandro Nivola, Marie Gillain, Emmanuelle Devos and Benoît Poelvoorde.
Take a look some new posters for the movie below. If you haven’t seen “Coco Before Chanel” trailer yet, check it out here.
In an orphanage, silently standing next to a perfectly made bed, is a frail and slender ten year old girl with thick black hair. Gabrielle Chanel, known as Coco, and her many lives. The story of the path taken by Coco from her obscure beginnings to the blinding lights of Paris.
The movie is based on book by Edmonde Charles-Roux “L’irreguliere” (”The Nonconformist”).
Anne Fontaine – directed adaptation of “L’irreguliere” focuses on Chanel’s early years. Fontaine co-wrote the...
- 8/11/2009
- by Fiona
- Filmofilia
See the trailer for Sony Pictures Classics' "Coco Before Chanel" (a.k.a. "Coco avant Chanel"), starring Audrey Tautou, Benoît Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola, Marie Gillain, Emmanuelle Devos, Régis Royer, Etienne Bartholomeus, Yan Duffas, Fabien Béhar and Roch Leibovici. The story of Coco Chanel and her rise to power in the fashion world. Written by Anne Fontaine and Camille Fontaine based on the book by Edmonde Charles-Roux. The film opens on September 25th in limited locations.
- 7/6/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The upcoming "Coco avant Chanel" film, based on the life of the famous fashion designer Coco Chanel, is set to hit French theaters on April 22nd. As a result, we now have a French trailer for the film. Check it out by clicking on the link below. Plot: In an orphanage, silently standing next to a perfectly made bed, is a frail and slender ten year old girl with thick black hair. Gabrielle Chanel, known as Coco, and her many lives. The story of the path taken by Coco from her obscure beginnings to the blinding lights of Paris. Screenplay is penned by Anne Fontaine and Camille Fontaine. It's based on the Chanel biography "L'Irreguliere" (The Nonconformist) by Edmonde Charles-Roux. The film will feature dresses from the Chanel collection. Karl Lagerfeld, art director of the House of Chanel, will supervise the re-creation of costumes and accessories. Click here to read more about "Coco avant Chanel.
- 3/13/2009
- WorstPreviews.com
The first images from Coco avant Chanel are now online, courstey of The Bad and Ugly. The pics give us a first look at Audrey Tautou as Chanel, the celebrated fashion designer. The biopic also stars Alessandro Nivola, Alessandro Nivola, Emmanuelle Devos and Marie Gillain. It’s due in theaters later this year and was directed by Anne Fontaine, who also co-wrote the screenplay, based on the Chanel biography "L'Irreguliere" (The Nonconformist) by Edmonde Charles-Roux, with Camille Fontaine, Christopher Hampton and Anne Wiazemsky. The Bad and Ugly has a couple more images and you can check them out by clicking below.
- 1/5/2009
- by James Cook
- TheMovingPicture.net
To me Coco Chanel is the woman responsible for my grandmother's smell -- the regal Chanel No. 5. To others she's the woman who created the suit unfortunately immortalized by the assassination of John F. Kennedy. And to the younger crowd, she'll soon be that movie character performed by Audrey Tautou in Coco Avant Chanel.
The Amelie actress signed on to the film last year, but then all news stopped and it looked like Coco was going to be stuck in development hell, or at least have to wait a while longer. Now Variety reports that Warner Brothers has signed on to finance the feature and have got a plan all set. Production will start on September 15 in Paris, and should hit screens next year.
The film will still be directed by Anne Fontaine, from the script by Anne, Camille Fontaine, and script consultant Christopher Hampton. Instead of spanning the woman's long and successful life,...
The Amelie actress signed on to the film last year, but then all news stopped and it looked like Coco was going to be stuck in development hell, or at least have to wait a while longer. Now Variety reports that Warner Brothers has signed on to finance the feature and have got a plan all set. Production will start on September 15 in Paris, and should hit screens next year.
The film will still be directed by Anne Fontaine, from the script by Anne, Camille Fontaine, and script consultant Christopher Hampton. Instead of spanning the woman's long and successful life,...
- 8/28/2008
- by Monika Bartyzel
- Cinematical
Warner Bros. has joined Haut et Court and Cine @ to finance and produce Anne Fontaine's upcoming biopic "Coco Avant Chanel," according to Variety.
Based on Edmonde Charles-Roux's book "L'Irreguliere," the film examines the life and career of renowned fashion designer Coco Chanel. Fontaine wrote the script along with Camille Fontaine and consultant Christopher Hampton.
French actress Audrey Tautou stars as the titular character. Tautou's acting credits include "Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain" (Amelie), "A Very Long Engagement" and "Priceless."
Production is scheduled to start this September, with a release date planned for later next year. Karl Lagerfeld, art director of the House of Chanel, will assist in the recreation of dresses and accessories.
I'm definitely not a fashion guru, but I am most certainly looking forward to this project, primarily because of the casting of Tautou, who is undoubtedly the best choice for this complex role.
Plus, I...
Based on Edmonde Charles-Roux's book "L'Irreguliere," the film examines the life and career of renowned fashion designer Coco Chanel. Fontaine wrote the script along with Camille Fontaine and consultant Christopher Hampton.
French actress Audrey Tautou stars as the titular character. Tautou's acting credits include "Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain" (Amelie), "A Very Long Engagement" and "Priceless."
Production is scheduled to start this September, with a release date planned for later next year. Karl Lagerfeld, art director of the House of Chanel, will assist in the recreation of dresses and accessories.
I'm definitely not a fashion guru, but I am most certainly looking forward to this project, primarily because of the casting of Tautou, who is undoubtedly the best choice for this complex role.
Plus, I...
- 8/27/2008
- by Franck Tabouring
- screeninglog.com
Warner Bros. is to produce and finance Coco Avant Chanel, a biopic of legendary French fashion designer Coco Chanel. Production will begin next month in Paris under the direction of Anne Fontaine. Fontaine co-wrote the script with Camille Fontaine and Christopher Hampton. Audrey Tautou has been signed to portray Chanel, who was credited with revolutionising women's fashion in the 20th (more)...
- 8/27/2008
- by By Simon Reynolds
- Digital Spy
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