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Widow Clicquot, film
Atmospheric period drama based on the story of the remarkable woman behind the iconic yellow label on Veuve Clicquot champagne, whom you've probably never heard of.. unsung heroine Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot revolutionised the art of champagne making, with an innovation that's still at the heart of creating champagne and became one of the first great businesswomen, founding a global empire. Her champagne house Veuve (widow in French) Clicquot is the second highest selling brand of champagne in the world today.
Haley Bennett gives a sparkling performance as the fiercely determined and fascinating Barbe-Nicole, who after the untimely death of her husband (Tom Sturridge), flouts convention by taking charge of their fledgling wine business. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she defies her critics and emerges as a trailblazing female entrepreneur and one of the wealthiest women of her time.
Cert 15
Haley Bennett gives a sparkling performance as the fiercely determined and fascinating Barbe-Nicole, who after the untimely death of her husband (Tom Sturridge), flouts convention by taking charge of their fledgling wine business. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she defies her critics and emerges as a trailblazing female entrepreneur and one of the wealthiest women of her time.
Cert 15
Friday 18 Apr 25
The Drill Hall
Lower Church Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16 5HJ
Starts 7.30pm, running time 1 hour 30 minsDoors open 7pm
Tickets £6
Online in advance (reserved seats) or at the door from 7pm. Bar.
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