I watched this wonderful biographical film two nights ago. It is a dramatic retelling story of a famous singer, Edith Piaf. It is extremely well-done - good story and good acting. I am so surprised it is not one of the awarded foreign films.
It is a very sad life story about a young talented French singer who grew up in a brothel, and worked at a circus with father. She eventually abandoned by her parents and worked on the street when she was a teen. Her talent was discovered by a "crime figure" who gave her a new life in the show business. Despite her drug abuse and alcoholic habits, she climbed up from the ladder and became an international star in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Edith's health deteriorated as her drug abuse habit reached the uncontrollable level. She used drug injection as high as ten times a day! Edith drank heavily, addicted to drug, poor health... all these "elements" we can see the similar "elements" in an American singer star, Michael Jackson's life.
Sad, sad, sad....
The title of this biographical film is from one of Edith's famous song, "La via en rose." The major actress, Marion Cotillard did an amazing job on portraying the life of Edith Piaf. So are the supporting actors. I usually do not "sit still" and watch movie for a couple of hours - I watch movies while I am cleaning the floor or dusting the furniture. But I have to say that the cinematography of this movie made me "sit still" at the first time. It definitely gave me a memorable watching experience.
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