Review of Coco Before Chanel (2009) by Gemma R — 22 Nov 2009

Amazing film! Audrey Tautou plays a wonderful role (as Coco herself)...a very interesting film.

This review of Coco Before Chanel (2009) was written by Gemma R on 22 Nov 2009.

Coco Before Chanel has generally received positive reviews.

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By Michalis P (12) on 17 Mar 2013

A flattering portrayal of a woman who was historically less than flattering (homophobic, anti-Semitic, nazi-collaborator, union breaker, harlotry)…

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By John D (2,323) on 31 May 2013

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By Hannah H (294) on 19 Sep 2013

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