The true story behind the Veuve Clicquot champagne family and business begun in the late 18th century with one of the world’s first great businesswomen. After her husband’s untimely death, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot (Haley Bennett) goes against tradition by taking over the business the loving pair started together. Weathering a relentless onslaught of political and financial reversals, she eventually silences her critics and revolutionizes the champagne industry. Bennett, reminiscent here of a young Olivia Hussey, sparkles like the widow’s world-famous bubbly. Based on the best-selling book The Widow Clicquot by Tilar J. Mazzeo.
“It runs just 90 minutes and accomplishes so much, a mix of tragic (and sexy) romance with a feminist story of a pioneering legend.” — Randy Myers, San Jose Mercury News
“To say Bennett carries this film on her back is an understatement. She takes on the challenge of depicting romance, passion, grief, strength and perseverance.” — Dina Kaur, Arizona Republic
directed by
Thomas Napper
Thomas Napper
written by
Erin Dignam, Christopher Monger, Tilar J. Mazzeo
Erin Dignam, Christopher Monger, Tilar J. Mazzeo
with
Haley Bennett, Leo Suter, Ben Miles, Tom Sturridge, Sam Riley
Haley Bennett, Leo Suter, Ben Miles, Tom Sturridge, Sam Riley
country
United States
United States