Audrey Tautou replaces Nicole Kidman as Chanel No. 5 face

Sydney, May 7 : French actress Audrey Tautou has replaced Oscar winner Nicole Kidman as the new face of Chanel No. 5 perfume.

The 'Da Vinci Code' star has been roped in to endorse Chanel's ever-popular perfume.

The perfume's new ad campaign will start off with a short film by Jean-Pierre Jeunet starring Audrey Tautou in the leading role.

After directing Tautou in two films Amelie and A Very Long Engagement, Jeunet's ad campaign is their third collaboration.

The short film is scheduled for release in 2009, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.

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