There are two French films coming down the pike that will tell the story of Coco Chanel, one of the 20th Century’s most influential women, whose mark on western fashion is legendary. Marina Hands is set to play Chanel in the version being produced by Claudie Ossard (um, as in Amelie), which is to begin filming in September. The other, produced by Daniele Thompson, has a slower start out of the gate, and no date has been set for filming to commense. I am completely stoked for both. And while I’m glad the films are French, I will be curious to see how they handle her biography, specifically how they will deal with her attitude towards the Nazi party. It also seems like something Hollywood will jump on (I wonder which American actress would be cast?). I look forward to that also. Will Karl Lagerfeld do the costume design?? The possibilities are awesome.