After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as "Willy", Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels. Colette's fight over creative ownership and gender roles drives her to overcome societal constraints, revolutionizing literature, fashion and sexual expression.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Movie #1713 .........................""Coiette"
Movie #1713 "Colette" --- rented this from the local library and I liked it marginally. It took a long time for me to get into it - so, for me, the exposition was a bit too long. I have seen other movies on this topic in history, except in the music circles ("Impromptu" came to mind) with women dressing up like men and fight for equality in European class society. I don't think it's unknown that Colette (author of "Gigi") wrote books that her husband got credit for, but it's nice to know more of the story than just that. The two lead actors are good, though she seems more invested in the role than he does, and her lover (dressed like a guy) is a scene stealer, as well. I guess I liked the way the struggle was portrayed and the two characters, but the plot meandered a bit, esp. in the opening. I'd give it 3.5 stars out of 5. The film definitely proves that she is an important figure in the feminism struggle for equality.
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