Chantilly Bridge

This is a beautiful film that follows the journeys, triumphs and tribulations of childhood friends. It speaks to me about the value of lady friends! The scenery was phenomenal and the music was perfect for the story. Congratulations to all involved with the making of this film. I will having a ladies night soon to show this to my childhood/lifelong friends. I love that you showed the characters at the age they are and not glammed up! I also loved how the daughter of one of the characters came to see her mother through a different lens, thanks to mom's friends. I laughed, cried, sang along and got goosebumps at many points.

Linda Yellen's CHANTILLY BRIDGE is a love note to the indomitability of female friendship and the beauty and complexities of found family as we age, love and grow. Though a sequel to Yellen's CHANTILLY LACE, seeing the prior film is not a prerequisite. I hadn't and yet was immediately swept up in each woman's quietly fraught world, cheering for her triumphs and mourning the inevitable losses and compromises that are part and parcel of the landscape of every life. Unvarnished dialogue, an authentic rapport and warmth among the characters, stellar storytelling and gorgeous filmography (the backdrop is the spartan beauty of a rural Upstate New York winter) make CHANTILLY BRIDGE an absolute must see.

Chantilly Bridge is a rare gem of a movie! It's extraordinary cast of women create a story that is warm, intimate and compelling. My wife and I were both equally captivated by the timeless quality of the performances and the real-life character issues that resonate with us all. Even the dialogue sounds natural and unaffected - probably because these remarkable actors were challenged by director Linda Yellin to use their own words. As a result, each of the film's well-photographed scenes reverberates with a gentle authenticity that will draw you in. And the music too is a treat as it's provided by the great Judy Collins, sounding as wonderful as ever. If you're looking for a beautiful film made for adults, let us highly recommend Chantilly Bridge!

I had the opportunity to see Chantilly Bridge at a screening in NYC at the Village East (a father-daughter event). It was a beautifully made movie, wonderful cast, and a great follow-up to Chantilly Lace (which I had seen earlier in the week, but my daughter had not). BOTH of us enjoyed the movie thoroughly, and found the stories compelling, the acting very "real" (and as much of it was unscripted, that added to the authenticity), and while filled with feminist themes and lots of "girl-bonding", it was not just a "Chick flick"! Definitely worth seeing, and loved the addition of Patricia Richardson to the ensemble cast!

Chantilly Bridge is a subtle movie, crafted by director Linda Yellen and an ensemble of talented women. The movie is a follow-up to the gem from 30 years ago, Chantilly Lace. The old friends introduced to us in Chantilly Lace get back together to grieve the dead, remember old times, and to share life stories - the way one only can with their oldest and truest friends. Where Chantilly Lace showed us women dealing with transitions - losing a job, losing faith, discovering sexual identity and facing illness and death - Chantilly Bridge let's us eavesdrop on their reflections of life experiences. They reunite in the middle of winter, and, metaphorically, in the winter of their lives. The accomplished cast, including 6 of the 7 actresses from Chantilly Lace plus the talented Patricia Richardson and Naaji Sky Adzimah, tell these stories themselves in a movie that is largely unscripted. Meaningful scenes, beautifully acted.