Colette

Colette

History is about to change

Directed by Wash Westmoreland

Produced by Number 9 Films, Bold Films

2018112 min6.9 / 10

A richly textured biographical drama about a woman's artistic awakening and struggle for recognition amid an abusive marriage, set against the glittering backdrop of Belle Époque Paris.

After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as Willy, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels.

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  • Is Colette easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Colette violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.

  • Is Colette scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Colette end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Colette sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

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46/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity68

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise16

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Colette

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Colette

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Colette, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Colette, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Colette, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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