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Synopsis
Based on the true story of the “Grande Dame of Champagne,” WIDOW CLICQUOT follows Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin (1777–1866) who, at the age of 20, became Madame Clicquot after marrying poetic, unconventional François, the heir of a winemaking family. Named Veuve (the French word for widow) at age 27, she is determined to protect her family’s legacy and boldly challenge the men — as well as the state — set on stripping her of her vineyards. Determined to advance her husband's theories about soil chemistry, the configuring of vines, and revolutionary techniques in bottling, Barbe-Nicole wagers on the next harvest and her own blend of sparkling wine. Challenged by the irregularity of the seasons, the aggressive competitor Monsieur Moët, and the Napoleonic Code of 1804 barring women from running businesses, the elegant and luminous widow must succeed or lose everything. Telling the tale in retrospect and reflection over a 10-year span from approximately 1797 to 1807, director Thomas Napper entwines a sparkling story of flourishing female entrepreneurship with an account of doomed lovers whose legacy reverberates in the bubbles. A rousing toast to the perseverance of unshakeable women. Cheers!
Movie Information
Release Date
30th October 2024
Duration
90 MIN
Rating
CTC
Director
Thomas Napper
Cast
Haley Bennett, Sam Riley, Tom Sturridge
Genre
Film Festival, Drama
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Movie Information
Release Date
30th October 2024
Duration
90 MIN
Rating
CTC
Director
Thomas Napper
Cast
Haley Bennett, Sam Riley, Tom Sturridge
Genre
Film Festival, Drama