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Widow Clicquot: A Toast to the Champagne Pioneer

The new biopic celebrates Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot's revolutionary impact on the champagne industry.

  • Haley Bennett stars as Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot, a pioneering entrepreneur in early 19th-century France.
  • The film highlights Clicquot's innovative techniques in champagne making, including the riddling method.
  • Directed by Thomas Napper, the movie blends historical accuracy with poetic storytelling.
  • Bennett also served as a producer, drawing parallels between her own career and Clicquot's journey.
  • The story emphasizes themes of resilience, independence, and the transformative power of passion.
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