Madame Claude (film)

For the 1977 French biographical film also called Madame Claude in several countries, see The French Woman.

Madame Claude
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
Release date	2 April 2021 (2021-04-02)
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 2 April 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

1. "French Biographical-Drama 'Madame Claude' is Coming to Netflix in April 2021". What's on Netflix. March 11, 2021.
2. "'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.
3. "Netflix is going to Release a French Biographical Drama 'Madame Claude' in April 2021". March 15, 2021.
4. Sullivan, Corinne (March 27, 2021). "Madame Claude". POPSUGAR Entertainment UK.
5. "'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.
6. "Madame Claude (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved August 9, 2021.

External links

• Madame Claude at IMDb
• Madame Claude on Netflix