Amelie was the film that introduced the world to Audrey Tautou and now she will immortalize famous fashion designer Coco Chanel. The film follows Chanel’s life prior to becoming famous, her childhood, her time as a cabaret singer and the love affairs with Etienne Balsan, a horse breeder and Arthur Capel who was influential in guiding her to a career in fashion. The film was envisaged with Tautou in mind. Anne Fontaine who will be directing the film said she would only be involved if the actress was interested. Fashion fans will still have the opportunity to see two other movies based on the designer. One is about Chanel’s relationship with Igor Stravinsky and will reportedly be directed by William Friedkin, it will star Marina Hands; the other is being written by Oscar nominee Danièle Thompson.
