Widow Clicquot

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Film TitleWidow Clicquot
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Length89mins
Year2023
CountryUnited States of America
DirectorThomas Napper
ActorsHaley Bennett, Tom Sturridge, Sam Riley, Leo Suter, Ben Miles, Anson Boon, Natasha O'Keeffe, Chris Larkin, Paul Rhys, Ian Conningham, Cecily Cleeve, David Emmanuel
LanguageEnglish
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“Widow Clicquot” is inspired by the real-life narrative of the Veuve Clicquot champagne dynasty, originating in the late 1700s. Following the sudden passing of her spouse, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot challenges tradition by taking charge of the developing wine enterprise they had built together. Navigating the company through turbulent political and financial challenges, she challenges her detractors and transforms the champagne sector, establishing herself as one of the earliest remarkable businesswomen in the world.

Bennett lifts the story up just like the bubbles in the veuve’s own delicious champagne, showing us the brilliance in this biopic drama.

Bennett is superb here, and her unique look for the role makes it appear like she just stepped out of a vintage painting of the time.