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La Vie en Rose

Seen it?

2007 | 140 min | Music, Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

It won 2 Oscars, it earned strong reviews (74% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10). Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 20 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Actress, Academy Awards: Best Makeup. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. Won 4 BAFTAs: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role, British Academy Film Awards: Best Costume Design, British Academy Film Awards: Best Makeup and Hair, British Academy Film Awards: Best Original Music. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar, 1 SAG Award and 3 more BAFTAs. Plus 6 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $87 million worldwide on a $25 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 111K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Olivier Dahan

  • Marion CotillardEdith Piaf
  • Sylvie TestudSimone 'Mômone' Berteaut
  • Pascal GreggoryLouis Barrier
  • Emmanuelle SeignerTitine
  • Jean-Paul RouveLouis Gassion
  • Gérard DepardieuLouis Leplée
  • Clotilde CourauAnnetta Gassion
  • Jean-Pierre MartinsMarcel Cerdan
  • Catherine AllégretLouise Gassion
  • Marc BarbéRaymond Asso