La Vie En Rose
2007 · Movie · PG-13 · 140 min · ★ 7.4 · 70% critics
From the gritty streets of Paris to the bright lights of New York concert halls, the film traces a singer’s fight to survive, perform, and find love. It follows her discovery as she becomes a major French icon, with her story shaped by personal hardship and the emotional power of her songs.
Also known as The Passionate Life of Edith Piaf
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Details
- Original title
- La Môme
- Years
- 2007
- Release date
- 2007-02-14
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 140 min
- Critic score
- 70/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (1,736 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you’re drawn to heartfelt biopics of legendary singers and memorable songs, but Not for you if you prefer straightforward timelines or lighter, more uplifting music stories like Jersey Boys or My Way.
Pros: captivating lead performance; authentic period feel; powerful singing focus | Cons: non-linear structure; some gaps in coverage; occasionally slow pacing
Themes
- france
- musical
- biography
- singer
- female protagonist
- audience
- blindness
- national anthem
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 2008
- Academy Award — Best Makeup and Hairstyling · 2008
- Academy Award — Best Makeup and Hairstyling · 2008 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 2008 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 2008 · nominated
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- César Award — Best Actress · 2008 · nominated
- European Film Academy Prix d'Excellence · 2007 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Actress · 2007 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2007 · nominated
- European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2007 · nominated
Cast & crew
Marion Cotillard
as Edith Piaf
Sylvie Testud
as Simone 'Mômone' Berteaut
Pascal Greggory
as Louis Barrier
Emmanuelle Seigner
as Titine
Jean-Paul Rouve
as Louis Gassion
Gérard Depardieu
as Louis Leplée
Clotilde Courau
as Annetta Gassion
Jean-Pierre Martins
as Marcel Cerdan
Catherine Allégret
as Louise Gassion
Marc Barbé
as Raymond Asso
Directed by Olivier Dahan