Expat Cinema: Monsieur Aznavour

Expat Cinema: Monsieur Aznavour

Mehdi Idir - France - 2024 - 134 minuten - taal: French - ondertiteling: English
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Biopic about iconic chansonnier Charles Aznavour (Tahar Rahim), born in Paris in 1924, the son of Armenian refugees.

Focusing from his early years to his international breakthrough, this biography shows the quest for recognition of a determined artist. The film highlights his unique ability to capture the essence of Parisian life in his songs. Each song outlines a part of his life, his struggles and triumphs, against a backdrop of social and cultural changes in France and the rest of the world in the 1950s.

Monsieur Aznavour stands out for its realistic and moving approach, highlighting not only the artist on stage, but also the man behind the legend.

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