In Michelle Pfeiffer’s latest film, Cheri, she explores the luxurious world of the courtesan in turn-of-the-century Paris. Many of the courtesans in this period became so famed for their beauty, wit and expertise in the art of love-making that they were able to amass large fortunes from the Dukes and Princes who sought their favours. Michelle plays one of the most successful, Lea de Lonval, who, now retired, embarks upon a love affair with the much younger Cheri, the spoilt and profligate son of an old colleague and rival. But their relationship is forced to change when Cheri is entered into an arranged marriage by his mother. Jane talks to Michelle about love, youth and fading beauty.
Cheri is in cinemas from 8th May
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