Charlotte Le Bon Transforms into Niki de Saint Phalle in Upcoming Biopic
Charlotte Le Bon shines as Niki de Saint Phalle in the newly released trailer for the biopic directed by Céline Salette. This long-awaited film, set to hit theaters on October 9, 2024, brings the fascinating life of Niki to the big screen.
Exploring Niki’s Traumas and Artistic Journey
The film delves into the traumas that shaped Niki de Saint Phalle, born Catherine Marie-Agnès Fal de Saint Phalle, who was named Niki by her mother at the tender age of four. It follows her personal and artistic quest before she gained recognition.
From Model to Artist
The narrative begins when she is in her twenties, a time when she is still a model and a young actress. After marrying and having a daughter, she relocates from the United States to France.
A Traumatic Turning Point
In the 1950s, she finds herself in a psychiatric hospital in Nice, where she is treated for depression. This traumatic experience becomes a catalyst for her art, as she immerses herself in drawing and painting. Upon leaving the establishment, she decides to pursue a career in art.
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