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The Singer

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2006 | 112 min | Drama, Romance, Music

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for people who'll be humming afterwards and people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Alain Moreau sings for one of the few remaining dance-bands in Clermont-Ferrand. Though something of an idol amongst his female audience he has a melancholic awareness of the slow disappearance of that audience and of his advancing years. He is completely knocked off balance when he meets strikingly attractive and much younger businesswoman Marion. She seems distant and apparently otherwise involved but soon shows quiet signs of reciprocating his interest.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    2 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $10 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Xavier Giannoli

  • Gérard DepardieuAlain Moreau
  • Cécile de FranceMarion
  • Mathieu AmalricBruno
  • Christine CittiMichèle
  • Patrick PineauDaniel
  • Jean-Pierre Gosle maire
  • Antoine de PrekelMartin
  • Monique Gailleurdorganistrice de la soirée
  • Alain Krugerle médecin
  • Patrick Bordierle responsable de la soirée