Part documentary, part stage performance, this entertaining look at French chanteuse Edith Piaf tells her story through a terrific theatrical presentation by singer Raquel Bitton, who literally becomes Piaf while singing, but steps back and tells her story - in English - between the mostly French songs. Archival photos of Piaf illustrate her life of lucky breaks and tragedy. Some of the film's best moments are of Bitton and Piaf’s friends, lovers, composers happily discussing Piaf over food and wine at a Paris Bistro .Featuring 16 songs performed with a full orchestra, including La Vie En Rose, No Regrets, Hymn To Love.
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There have been other films about Edith Piaf. There was PIAF: The Early Years (1974), directed by Guy Casaril, with Brigitte Ariel as Edith Piaf. Included is PIAF (1984), A TV film with Jane Lapotaire as Edith Piaf, also starring Jean Smart and Judith Ivey.
A stunning concert film was PIAF: Her Story, Her Songs (2003). This film featured songstress Raquel Bitton actually singing all of the Piaf songs, and doing a great rendition; so much nicer that watching an actress lip-synch. There is a good documentary too, LES HOMMES DE PIAF (2003), narrated by Charles Aznavour. For those who were paying attention we heard Edith Piaf singing on the soundtrack of Spielberg’s SAVING PRIVATE RYAN (1998).
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Distribution: Lions Gate Film
Some earlier KZread comments:
@prettythings89
WOW... I only watched this because I wanted to know what fool thought this song could be performed by anyone other than Piaf... but this is ASTONISHING, it's brilliant!!!!
@PenelopeArmsteadWilliams
omg she is MAJOR!!! Bravo Raquel!
@clio2rsminicup
oh yes Bravo !!! la "Grande Piaf" must be proud to see how you interpreters this song