LA VIE EN ROSE (France)
SHOWING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2007
Rated PG-13, 2 hours 21 minutes
Director: Olivier Dahan, Actors: Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud, Pascal Greggory, Emmanulle Seigner, Gerard Depardieu

The latest film from Oliver Dahan, brings the dramatic story of Edith Piaf, France's greatest songstress, to the big screen. The film opened the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival to great fanfare and went on to enthrall international audiences as it began its theatrical release.

The film begins at the height of her career, opening with Piaf's celebrated 1959 New York performace - just four years before her death. Piaf's musical career takes flight when cabaret owner Louis Leplee (Gerard Depardieu, CYRANO DE BERGERAC, LE PLACARD) discovers her on the streets and convinces her to sing - in spite of her fear of performing in front of formal audiences. Cotillard delivers a riveting performance, both lending insight into Piag's misery and dazzling us with the star's incredibly moving stage presence.

Aided by expert makeup, this astonishing young actor seamlessly embodies Piaf's transformation from hesitant teenager to international star. With a keen eye for detail and atmosphere, Dahan has beautifully recreated the Paris of the early twentieth century. The film's rich score includes thirty unforgettable songs, including "Non, je ne regrette rien," "Mylord" and, naturally, "La Vie en rose." Audiences will be transported to Piaf's Paris and revel in the voice that captured the world.

Official website: www.edithpiafmovie.com

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SHOW INFO

SHOW TIME
7:00 pm
GRAND REO THEATRE
Vanderhoof

Tickets available
at the door.
Please bring a donation
for the food bank.

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