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stars as Gabrielle Colette, delivering what reviewers call a standout, nuanced performance of self-discovery.

plays Henry "Willy" Gauthier-Villars, portraying him as a charismatic yet manipulative and self-indulgent figure. Colette_C013tt3_HD-Altadefinizione01_2018_Blura...

appears as Missy, whose steady relationship with Colette is depicted as the healthiest in the film. Key Production Details Contributor Director Wash Westmoreland Screenplay Richard Glatzer, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, and Wash Westmoreland Cinematography Giles Nuttgens Music Thomas Adès Runtime 112 minutes stars as Gabrielle Colette, delivering what reviewers call

: The production features lavish, highly detailed interiors and lush French countryside cinematography. Notably, most Paris scenes were filmed in Budapest, Hungary. Cast and Performances : Directed by Wash Westmoreland, the film explores how

The 2018 biographical drama portrays the transformative journey of the celebrated French novelist Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette as she battles for creative ownership and personal liberation in turn-of-the-century Paris. Directed by Wash Westmoreland, the film explores how she evolved from a rural country girl into a literary icon after being pressured by her husband, the "literary entrepreneur" Willy, to ghostwrite the bestselling Claudine series under his name. Feature Highlights

: Central to the narrative is Colette’s fight to reclaim her voice. This culminates in her leaving Willy after he sells the rights to her work without her consent, eventually leading to her becoming a recognized writer in her own right with works like The Vagabond .

: The film extensively depicts Colette’s exploration of her bisexuality and gender expression. It features her relationships with figures like the wealthy Georgie Raoul-Duval and the aristocratic Mathilde de Morny ("Missy"), a gender-nonconforming person who identifies and dresses as a man.