The New Look

The New Look presents itself as glamour meets floral decadence (as judged by its opening credits), so much so that French royalty — such as actor and singer Arletty (played by Joséphine de La Baume) — can pop in for a cameo appearance. It can create a somewhat discombobulating viewing experience. Reality quickly sets in when Christian’s sister, Catherine (Maisie Williams), a French Resistance fighter, is kidnapped by the German Gestapo, tortured and sent to the Ravensbrück concentration camp. While Christian fights for her freedom, Coco finds herself wrestling for financial control and ownership of her company, going to any lengths necessary — including schmoozing up to Nazi officials and having an affair with Claes Bang’s Hans Von Dincklage.