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La Vie en Rose

La Vie en Rose

The extraordinary story of Edith Piaf.

20077.42h 20m

Overview

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.

Directed by Olivier Dahan
Written by Isabelle Sobelman, Olivier Dahan
Produced by Alain Goldman
Box OfficeBudget: $25.0MRevenue: $86.3M

Top Cast

Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard

Edith Piaf

Sylvie Testud

Sylvie Testud

Simone 'Mômone' Berteaut

Pascal Greggory

Pascal Greggory

Louis Barrier

Emmanuelle Seigner

Emmanuelle Seigner

Titine

Jean-Paul Rouve

Jean-Paul Rouve

Louis Gassion

Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu

Louis Leplée

Clotilde Courau

Clotilde Courau

Annetta Gassion

Jean-Pierre Martins

Jean-Pierre Martins

Marcel Cerdan

Catherine Allégret

Catherine Allégret

Louise Gassion

Marc Barbé

Marc Barbé

Raymond Asso

Themes & Keywords

francemusicalbiographysingerfemale protagonistaudienceblindnessnational anthem

About La Vie en Rose

La Vie en Rose is a music, drama film released in 2007 exploring themes of france, musical, biography, singer, female protagonist, audience. Directed by Olivier Dahan, it stars Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud, Pascal Greggory. 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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