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Biographical film adapted from the book “Piaf” by Simone Berteaut about Edith Piaf, the world renowned French torch singer also known as the “sparrow”. Piaf is still much loved and admired today with her unique voice and style being reinterpreted on stage and film across the world. This portrayal includes several of her original recordings including La Vie En Rose. Stars Brigitte Ariel as Piaf with Pascale Christophe, Pierre Vernier, Jacques Duby, Anouk Ferjac, Guy Trejan.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
319573
Language
English
Audience classification
M (15+)
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Biographical films
Feature films → Feature films - France
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Literature → French literature - Film and video adaptations
Music & Performing Arts → Piaf, Edith, 1915-1963
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)