Synopsis
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.
Facts
Awards
Academy Award for Best Actress, Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Setting
Paris
Filming location
Czech Republic, Prague
Production
Légende Entreprises, TF1 International, TF1 Films Production, Okko Production, Songbird Pictures
Original language
French, English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Academy Awards 2008 academy_award
- Berlin International Film Festival 2007 generic
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2007 generic
- Village Voice Film Poll 2007 generic
