Discover the captivating true story behind one of the world’s most iconic champagne brands, Veuve Clicquot. [read the full champagne story]
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THE WIDOW CLICQUOT – IN CINEMAS
Based on the real-life events of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot, the woman who transformed the champagne industry in the late 1700s, the film stars Haley Bennet (The Girl on the Train, The Magnificent Seven), Sam Riley (Control, Maleficent), Ben Miles (The Crown, Red Joan), and Tom Sturridge (Far from the Madding Crowd, On the Road).
Plot:
Following the sudden death of her husband, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot faces immense challenges but refuses to be constrained by society’s expectations of women. As a widow, she’s expected to step back, but instead, she takes control of the family’s wine business and turns it into a global champagne empire. The film portrays her determination and courage as she navigates political and economic turmoil, defies her critics, and paves the way for future female entrepreneurs.
★★★★
“ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR THE BONE”
Eye for Film
★★★★
What She Said
★★★★
AARP Movies for Grownups
“A SEXY, ROMANTIC PORTRAIT”
United Press International
“AN EVER AS CONVINCING HALEY BENNETT RAISES A GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS”
The Playlist
“BENNETT IS SUPERB”
Deadline Hollywood Daily
“BENNETT IS WONDERFUL”
The Film Stage
THE YELLOW WIDOW
- Director: Thomas Napper
- Based on the novel by Tilar J. Mazzeo
- Cast: Haley Bennett, Ben Miles, Sam Riley, Tom Sturridge, Leo Suter, Natasha O’Keeffe and others.
- Genre: Drama, History, Romance
- Length: 1.30
