La Vie en Rose (2007)
The extraordinary story of Edith Piaf.
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.
Director: Olivier Dahan
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: February 14, 2007
Cast
- Marion Cotillard - Edith Piaf
- Sylvie Testud - Simone 'Mômone' Berteaut
- Pascal Greggory - Louis Barrier
- Emmanuelle Seigner - Titine
- Jean-Paul Rouve - Louis Gassion
- Gérard Depardieu - Louis Leplée
- Clotilde Courau - Annetta Gassion
- Jean-Pierre Martins - Marcel Cerdan
- Catherine Allégret - Louise Gassion
- Marc Barbé - Raymond Asso
Screenplay
- Isabelle Sobelman (Screenplay)
- Olivier Dahan (Screenplay)
Music: Christopher Gunning, Camille François
Cinematography: Tetsuo Nagata
Editing: Richard Marizy
Production: TF1 International, Légende Films, Okko Production, Songbird Pictures, TF1 Films Production
Country: Czech Republic, France, United Kingdom
Language: Français
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $86M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Musician Biographies, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Soul Music and Diva Power, Musical Spectacle, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
france, musical, biography, singer, female protagonist, audience, blindness, national anthem
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Vie en Rose about?
- 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.
- Who directed La Vie en Rose?
- La Vie en Rose was directed by Olivier Dahan.
- Who stars in La Vie en Rose?
- La Vie en Rose stars Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud, Pascal Greggory, Emmanuelle Seigner, Jean-Paul Rouve, Gérard Depardieu.
- How long is La Vie en Rose?
- La Vie en Rose has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is La Vie en Rose?
- La Vie en Rose is a Music, Drama film.
- What is the budget of La Vie en Rose?
- La Vie en Rose had a budget of $25M.
- How much did La Vie en Rose gross?
- La Vie en Rose grossed $86M worldwide.
- Where was La Vie en Rose produced?
- La Vie en Rose was produced in Czech Republic, France, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of La Vie en Rose?
- The themes of La Vie en Rose include: Musician Biographies, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Soul Music and Diva Power, Musical Spectacle, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.