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At the dawn of the 20th century, Colette tells the story of a woman whose inner voice as a writer has long been denied. She is willing to take extraordinary measures to promote the emergence of her inner voice as a new writer. Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, is a young woman from a country village, and marries a charismatic and dominant Parisian, the eldest of fourteen. He is known only as “Willy”.
Under his auspices, she is initiated into the bohemian life-style of Paris where her creative appetites are triggered. Ready to capitalize on her talent, Willy convinces his wife to write novels, which he suggests should be released under his name as the purported author. The phenomenal success of the series of novels titled “Claudine” makes Willy a well-known writer and “Colette and Willy” the “first couple” among contemporary celebrities.
Over time, the lack of recognition for her work thwarts and frustrates Colette. She forms a liaison with the Marquise de Belbeuf, who defies and abhors stereotypes, and encourages her to free herself. Willy, however, is opposed to this plan and is determined to maintain his hold on her, at whatever emotional costs are required to maintain control over his wife.
Colette is a 2018 biographical drama film directed by Wash Westmoreland, from a screenplay by Westmoreland and Richard Glatzer, based upon the life of the French novelist Colette. It stars Keira Knightley, Dominic West, Eleanor Tomlinson, and Denise Gough. It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2018. It was released in the United States on September 21, 2018, by Bleecker Street and 30West. The film is scheduled to premiere in London at the BFI London Film Festival. It was released in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2019, by Lionsgate.
Colette (2018)
Directed by: Wash Westmoreland
Starring: Keira Knightley, Dominic West, Eleanor Tomlinson, Denise Gough, Aiysha Hart, Arabella Weir, Fiona Shaw, Máté Haumann, Ray Panthaki, Janine Harouni, Jake Graf, Kylie Watt
Screenplay by: Richard Glatzer, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Wash Westmoreland
Production Design by: Michael Carlin
Cinematography by: Giles Nuttgens
Film Editing by: Lucia Zucchetti
Costume Design by: Andrea Flesch
Set Decoration by: Lisa Chugg, Nóra Talmaier
Art Direction by: Renátó Cseh, Hedvig Kiraly, Katrina Mackay, Katja Soltes, Stephanie Odu
Music by: Thomas Adès
MPAA Rating: R for some sexuality / nudity.
Distributed by: Bleecker Street
Release Date: September 21, 2018 (United States), January 11, 2019 (United Kingdom)
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