| Madame Claude | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Sylvie Verheyde |
| Screenplay by | Sylvie Verheyde |
| Produced by | Florence Gastaud |
| Starring | Karole Rocher |
| Cinematography | Léo Hinstin |
| Edited by | Christel Dewynter |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | France |
| Language | French |
Madame Claude is a 2021 biographical film created and released by Netflix about the infamous French brothel-keeper Madame Claude. [1] [2]
Plot
Madame Claude is the owner of a popular brothel in the late 1960s Paris, and has knowledge that gives her incredible power and influence over French politicians and underworld figures. The arrival of an affluent and well-connected young woman threatens to undermine everything. [3] [4]
Cast
- Karole Rocher as Madame Claude
- Garance Marillier as Sidonie
- Roschdy Zem as Jo Attia
- Pierre Deladonchamps as Serge
- Liah O'Prey as Virginie
- Paul Hamy as André
- Mylène Jampanoï as Yoshiro
- Hafsia Herzi as Nadège
- Regina Anikiy as Geneviève
- Annabelle Belmondo as Kate
- Joséphine de La Baume as Josie
- Gina Jimenez as Anne
- Samir Guesmi as René la Canne
- Benjamin Biolay as The inspector
Production
The film is directed by Sylvie Verheyde. [5]
Release
The film premiered globally on Netflix on April 2, 2021.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 20% of five critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.60/10. [6]
References
- ^ "French Biographical-Drama 'Madame Claude' is Coming to Netflix in April 2021". What's on Netflix. March 11, 2021.
- ^ "'Madame Claude' Summary & Analysis - A Woman's Struggle For Power In A Man's World | DMT". Digital Mafia Talkies. 2021-04-04. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- ^ "Netflix is going to Release a French Biographical Drama 'Madame Claude' in April 2021". March 15, 2021.
- ^ Sullivan, Corinne (March 27, 2021). "Madame Claude". POPSUGAR Entertainment UK.
- ^ "'Madame Claude' Summary & Analysis - A Woman's Struggle For Power In A Man's World | DMT". Digital Mafia Talkies. 2021-04-04. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- ^ "Madame Claude (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
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- Netflix original films
- Films about prostitution in Paris
- Films set in the 1960s
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- Films directed by Sylvie Verheyde
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