La Vie en Rose

La Vie en Rose

2007 · 140 min · FR · PG-13 · 7.4 (1,737 votes)
Dir. Olivier Dahan · Starring Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud, Pascal Greggory, Emmanuelle Seigner, Jean-Paul Rouve, Gérard Depardieu · Music Christopher Gunning

The extraordinary story of Edith Piaf.

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From the mean streets of the Belleville district of Paris to the dazzling limelight of New York's most famous concert halls, Edith Piaf's life was a constant battle to sing and survive, to live and love. Raised in her grandmother's brothel, Piaf was discovered in 1935 by nightclub owner Louis Leplee, who persuaded her to sing despite her extreme nervousness. Piaf became one of France's immortal icons, her voice one of the indelible signatures of the 20th century.

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This is a raw, emotionally charged journey through a life lived with fierce passion and profound sorrow. It feels like a grand, sweeping portrait of an iconic artist, delivered with an almost operatic intensity. Expect a powerful, immersive experience that celebrates the enduring spirit of a legend.

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