Plot: 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 increasingly popular hats. When she falls in love with English businessman Arthur Capel further opportunities open up, though life becomes ever more complicated.This has to be at least nominated for an Oscar or two. This wonderful film brings you to France, during the time of fashion's revolution. It somehow shows how modern-day fashion first came about, from the roots of the creators. Special mentions: Anne Fontaine(brilliant directing), Audrey Tautou(who deserves an Oscar), the rest of the cast(for equally sterling performances) and Alexandre Desplat(who never fails to beautify an already beautiful work of art with his ingenious music). Coco Before Chanel is an underestimated French masterpiece that seems to me like the best film of the year so far. Oscar, take note.
Rating: 5/5
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