Haute couture

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Haute couture

2021

1h 40m

Comedy

Drama

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9 Reviews

36%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

Esther, a head seamstress at Dior Avenue Montaigne workshop, is at the end of her career. One day, her handbag is stolen by a 20-year-old girl, Jade. Instead of calling the police, Esther takes Jade under her wing and passes on her skills.

David Stratton

The Australian

Though the documentary-like scenes of the dressmaking process are beguiling in themselves, the film’s considerable contrivances prove irritating.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 1, 2022

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Ohayo’s script flirts with the sentimental but never quite succumbs. The entertainingly caustic dialogue quickens the pace and sharpens the tone.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 30, 2022

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Michael Talbot-Haynes

Film Threat

A firehose of sophistication.

Rated: 9/10

Oct 27, 2022

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

Easy to watch, simple, and enjoyable. [Full review in Spanish]

Oct 6, 2022

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Hannah Brown

Jerusalem Post

While much of this film is quite predictable, it is so beautifully done that you will forgive its more obvious moments and embrace its characters.

Aug 25, 2022

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

The characters’ credibly thorny relationship dynamic makes writer-director Sylvie Ohayon’s film more than a formulaic seriocomedy, one further enhanced by fascinating glimpses at the behind-scenes minutia of couture creation...

Jul 27, 2022

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Le S

The french love producing feel-good comedy/dramas, each year. This one, unfortunately, is completely formulaic, and cliché. All the characters have a role to fill. Not badly made, but a very average film.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/25

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Elizabeth M

Loved it! My husband did as well. Heroes the worker. Shows the complexity of relationships; their failings & their strengths.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/27/24

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Audience Member

Overall, for the most part, this is a good and positive film with a touching story of an unlikely new friendship and second chances. Yes, many moments are familiar or cliche and some details are not all spelled out for the audience. But putting these aside, I still had a positive time with this film as it ticks all the boxes I'd expect given the story and its themes. The music score is quite fitting whenever it appears, and the performances are great, although some characters are a little cheesy and cliché. Movie buffs who are in the mood for a feel-good drama story or a film focusing on dressmaking featuring stunning dresses will find plenty to smile about.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/11/23

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Audience Member

A movie for the bourgeoisie to fell better about poor people

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Sylvie Ohayon

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Esther

Lyna Khoudri

Jade

Pascale Arbillot

Catherine

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Synopsis

Esther, a head seamstress at Dior Avenue Montaigne workshop, is at the end of her career. One day, her handbag is stolen by a 20-year-old girl, Jade. Instead of calling the police, Esther takes Jade under her wing and passes on her skills.

Director: Sylvie Ohayon
Producer: Olivier Kahn
Screenwriter: Sylvie Ohayon
Production Co: Les films du 24, Jouror Productions, Les Productions du Renard
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: French (France)
Runtime: 1h 40m