Widow Clicquot
Short description
Set in France during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, this drama follows Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot after the death of her husband. Defying the social norms of a patriarchal society, she takes control of their champagne business. Despite facing severe financial instability and political turmoil, she manages the company and implements changes that transform the industry, eventually becoming one of the first prominent female entrepreneurs.
The film was directed by Thomas Napper, who previously directed Jawbone in 2017. Produced by Fourth & Twenty Eight Films, the project was written by Erin Dignam and produced by Christina Weiss Lurie, Haley Bennett, and Joe Wright. The cast features Haley Bennett in the title role, alongside Tom Sturridge, Sam Riley, Leo Suter, Ben Miles, and Anson Boon.
Released in July 2024, the movie earned 4 million USD at the global box office. Audience reception is mixed but generally positive, with a rating of 6.3/10 on IMDb based on 5,200 votes and 6.6/10 on TMDB from 109 votes. This audience perspective aligns with the film critics' rating of 6.6/10 from 69 reviews.
What's left behind the scenes
- Veuve Clicquot is not just a champagne brand name, but a real woman, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot-Ponsardin. Widowed at a relatively young age, 27, she inherited her husband's entire business, including the wineries, and not only inherited it but transformed it into one of the most famous champagne brands in Europe.
- Barbe-Nicole was a true innovator, but not the first woman to run a winery. And she did not come up with the brand name “Veuve Clicquot” at all. At that time, it was a traditional name for a winery managed by a widowed woman. Companies like “Veuve Laurent-Perrier,” “Veuve Chanoine,” and “Veuve Blanche” already existed. However, they handed over the business to experienced managers.
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