Cast

Helena Bonham Carter Romane Bohringer Marie Trintignant Jean-Philippe Écoffey Elsa Zylberstein Yvan Attal

Credits

Written by: Martine Dugowson

Plot

Ada and Lise are both costume designers, the first is around 20, the other around 30. Both are working hard on their break through.

Sinekatalog’s take

A drama about two costume designers of different ages, both pushing hard to make their break. It leans on ambition and creative friction in the fashion world. Modest but absorbing for viewers curious about work and rivalry behind the scenes.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Awards

• Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 1997: Best Director (Best Director Award) — Martine Dugowson

Ratings

IMDb: 5.8 / 10 (520 votes)
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