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Widow Clicquot

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Widow Clicquot

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Biographical romantic drama starring Haley Bennett. In 1805 France, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot is suddenly widowed at just 27 years old, but vows to continue her late husband's champagne business. Though many, including her father-in-law, are sceptical, Barbe-Nicole works tirelessly to innovate and succeed.

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A star rating of 3 out of 5.

Kevin Harley

Thomas Napper's biographical drama serves up a handsome but frustratingly routine origin story for the titular "grande dame of champagne". In 1805, 27-year-old Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot (Haley Bennett) is devastated by the death of her husband, François (Tom Sturridge). Her father-in-law plans to sell François's vineyards but Barbe-Nicole resists, intent on honouring her spouse's ambitions for his wine business. A tale of resilience unfolds as she battles problems with finances, climate, trade embargoes and - notably - the men who underestimate her. Some of these issues are bluntly addressed, but flashbacks to Barbe-Nicole's choppy marriage hint at volatile undercurrents, and their depths are ably navigated by Bennett and Sturridge's intense performances. Ben Miles and Sam Riley flesh out a strong cast, but the film's picture-perfect images and pat grape metaphors are less compelling. Despite nods to Barbe-Nicole's "fierce determination", Widow Clicquot isn't quite robust or ferocious enough to fully do its subject justice.

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rolenameBarbe-NicoleHaley BennettFrançois ClicquotTom SturridgeAnneNatasha O'KeeffeClementineCecily CleevePhilippe ClicquotBen MilesDroitePaul RhysPaquetIan ConninghamNicolas PonsardinChristopher VilliersLouis BohneSam RileyJean-Remy MoetNicholas FarrellMarie-Catherine ClicquotPhoebe NichollsJeanne-Marie PonsardinCara Seymour

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rolenameDirectorThomas Napper

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Theatrical distributor

Vertigo

Released on

2024-08-23

Languages

English

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a sex scene

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