Colette Justine
Colette Justine better known as Colette and from 2001 Colette Lumiere (born 1952 in Tunis, Tunisia) is a French-born, American multimedia artist known for her pioneering work in performance art, street art and her use of photography constructed photograph. She is also known for her work exploring male and female gender roles, different guises and personas and for her soft fabric environments where she often appears as the central element.
Colette (2018 film)
Over time, the lack of recognition for her work thwarts and frustrates Colette. She forms a liaison with the Marquise de Belbeuf, who defies and abhors stereotypes, and encourages her to free herself. Willy, however, is opposed to this plan and is determined to maintain his hold on her, at whatever emotional costs are required to maintain control over his wife.It was first announced on February 1, 2016, that "Colette" would be directed by "Still Alice"s (2014) Wash Westmoreland, who co-wrote the script with his late "Still Alice" collaborator and husband Richard Glatzer. The film reunites the producing team behind "Carol", Number 9 Films and Killer Films. Bold Films financed and co-produced the film, marking the company's first foray into the UK. On the same day "Deadline" announced that Keira Knightley would star as Colette. On May 15, 2017, it was announced that Dominic West would join the cast as Colette's first husband. Deadline announced on May 23, 2017 that Denise Gough, Fiona Shaw, Robert Pugh, and Rebecca Root had joined Knightley and West in the film. On June 21, 2017, it was announced that Eleanor Tomlinson and Aiysha Hart had joined the cast.