Nelly
"She wrote WHORE. This is her life."
Originally released in 2017. Nelly is a drama film. directed by Anne Émond.
Starring Mylène Mackay, Milya Corbeil-Gauvreau, and Mickaël Gouin
Synopsis
A high-class prostitute by choice, Nelly Arcan’s colorful life is recreated in a multi-layered and stylish mix of make-believe and memoir, revealing Nelly’s alter egos: the neurotic writer, the vulnerable lover, the call girl and the star. Nelly shocked the literary world with her elegant writing and the lurid details of sex work in her autobiographical first novel, Whore, which became a critically acclaimed bestseller. Despite unprecedented success, Nelly’s remarkable life ended in tragedy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (30 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- GO Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nelly about?
A high-class prostitute by choice, Nelly Arcan’s colorful life is recreated in a multi-layered and stylish mix of make-believe and memoir, revealing Nelly’s alter egos: the neurotic writer, the...
Who directed Nelly?
Nelly was directed by Anne Émond.
How long is Nelly?
Nelly has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Nelly released?
Nelly was released on January 20, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nelly?
The main cast of Nelly includes Mylène Mackay, Milya Corbeil-Gauvreau, Mickaël Gouin, Francis Leplay, Sylvie Drapeau.