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First Trailer for Alice Winocour’s Couture Debuts as French Release Set for Feb. 18

The footage underscores Jolie's personal stake in a drama centered on women's solidarity.

Overview

  • The first trailer features Angelina Jolie speaking both French and English as she portrays filmmaker Maxine.
  • The story follows an independent director navigating a breast‑cancer diagnosis during Paris Fashion Week, with fashion serving as backdrop rather than focus.
  • Jolie has called the film very personal, citing her mother's death from cancer and her own preventive double mastectomy.
  • Theatrical release in France is scheduled for February 18, 2026, while a U.S. date has not been announced.
  • The French‑American production received support from Chanel, including scenes filmed at the brand’s Paris atelier.