At last! A chickflick, I hear you sigh in amazement...
But is it a chick flick or a chic flic?
Either way, the movie is a subtle, sensitive study of Coco Chanel's early years and relationships.
It's yer typical, er, French film...understated, cool, visually delightful, tinged with wistfulness...
Audrey Tatou is the young Coco...wonderful simply to look at, let alone to appreciate as an actress.
The movie begins with Coco's orphanage years, continues through her dance hall entertainer/seamstress years, her rural accoutrement years (how's that for French, eh?) and up to her fashion godess emergence.
There are scenes showing her cutting up clothes and creating daring new pieces influenced by her surroundings.
The primary theme appears to be a study of how women were treated and how Coco rebelled against the rampant or even subtle misogyny of the time.
A bit like La Vie En Rose in feel, though less bleak.
Some lovely supporting performances.
Great costumes!
G.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment