Colette DVD [videorecording].

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 12216049Publication details: [United States] : Universal Studios Canada Inc., 2018.Edition: Widescreen edDescription: 1 videodisc (ca. 111 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): Genre/Form: Online resources: Production credits:
  • Director, Wash Westmoreland.
Cast: Keira Knightley, Eleanor Tomlinson, Dominic West, Fiona Shaw, Robert Pugh, Aiysha Hart, Denise Gough.Summary: After marrying 'Willy,' a successful Parisian writer, Colette is transplanted to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation, inspiring additional Claudine novels. Colette's fight over creative ownership and gender roles drives her to overcome societal constraints, revolutionizing literature, fashion and sexual expression.Review: "A witty, spirited portrait of the great French writer and libertine during the early Belle Époque years of her career."--Los Angeles TimesReview: "A safe but enjoyable take on the author's anything-but-safe early career."--Hollywood ReporterReview: "'Colette' ranks as one of the great roles for which Keira Knightley will be remembered."--Variety
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Release date: 12/11/2018

Director, Wash Westmoreland.

Keira Knightley, Eleanor Tomlinson, Dominic West, Fiona Shaw, Robert Pugh, Aiysha Hart, Denise Gough.

After marrying 'Willy,' a successful Parisian writer, Colette is transplanted to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation, inspiring additional Claudine novels. Colette's fight over creative ownership and gender roles drives her to overcome societal constraints, revolutionizing literature, fashion and sexual expression.

"A witty, spirited portrait of the great French writer and libertine during the early Belle Époque years of her career."--Los Angeles Times

"A safe but enjoyable take on the author's anything-but-safe early career."--Hollywood Reporter

"'Colette' ranks as one of the great roles for which Keira Knightley will be remembered."--Variety

CHVRS rating: 14A.

DVD.

English, French audio.

English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

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