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A romantic drama set in 1920s Paris, where the son of a courtesan retreats into a fantasy world after being forced to end his relationship with the older woman who educated him in the ways of love. Read more
| Starring | Frances Tomelty, Kathy Bates, Rupert Friend, Felicity Jones |
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| Director | Stephen Frears |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
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Kathy Bates was given a special 60th birthday present from director Stephen Frears - a portrait of the actress from their new film Cheri. Bates stars as a former courtesan in the period drama, alongside Michelle Pfeiffer and Rupert Friend. And she was stunned when Frears surprised her with a unique piece of movie memorabilia to mark her milestone birthday last June (08). She tells the New York Post's columnist Cindy Adams, "Towards the end, there is a scene where Rupert and I and his young... Read more
Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates are calling for prostitution to be legalised in the U.S. after playing historical hookers in a new period movie. The duo portrays 1920s French courtesans in director Stephen Frears' new film Cheri, and the risque subject matter has prompted them both to question why the 'world's oldest profession' has been banned throughout most of their native America. Pfeiffer says, "There is an argument to be made for providing some protection for prostitutes. It would... Read more
After putting her career on stand-by for four years to spend some well-deserved quality time with her family, Michelle Pfeiffer is back - bigger bolder and more beautiful than ever as she reunites with Stephen Frears for another period drama playing Lea de Lenval, a self-sufficient older woman of the 1920s, who embarks on an affair with the young and handsome Cheri (Rupert Friend). We spoke to Michelle about being a working mother, working with Mr Frears after a 20 year gap and find out her... Read more
Michelle Pfeiffer has a secret weapon to ensure she looks wrinkle free on camera - a great lighting director. The 51 year old has wowed film fans by stripping off in her latest movie Cheri, in which she plays an ageing courtesan who lusts after a young playboy. And the actress insists her fresh-faced onscreen look isn't all down to Mother Nature - she always strikes up a firm friendship with the lighting boss to guarantee she's bathed in a flattering glow. She tells the Daily Telegraph, "The... Read more
Filmmaker Stephen Frears has been honoured with a prestigious French arts award. The Queen director was awarded the Commander of Arts and Letters prize by French Culture Minister Christine Albanel on Wednesday (18Mar09). Frears' career has been heavily influenced by the country - his 1988 film Dangerous Liaisons was based on a novel by 18th century French writer Choderlos de Laclos, and upcoming movie Cheri is based on a book by Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette. He says, "I have always loved French... Read more