WIDOW CLICQUOT
Opening at the Cinema Art Theater in Lewes 

Beginning July 25, The Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater Widow Clicquot, an empowering true story of an indomitable woman who overcame grief, war and an oppressive patriarchy.

After her husband’s untimely death, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot (Haley Bennett) flouts convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured together. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she defies her critics and revolutionizes the champagne industry to become one of the world’s first great businesswomen. [2023, US/UK, 89 min, Rating: R]

Preston Barta of Fresh Fiction says, “Thomas Napper’s ‘Widow Clicquot’ is an accomplished work. It provides an intriguing history lesson and showcases a standout performance from Haley Bennett, who flawlessly portrays Madame Clicquot’s outward fragility and inner strength.”

Screening times are 3 pm on Fri (July 25), 7 pm on Sat (July 27), 3 pm on Sun (July 28) and 7 pm on Thu (Aug 1. Admission is $9 for members, $11.50 for general audiences and $5 for students (student tickets available only at the theater box office). Purchase advance tickets online at rehobothfilm.com or at the Cinema Art Theater box office in Lewes, Wednesday-Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM.