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The Singer

Play trailer The Singer 2006,  1h 52m,  Romance/ Drama/ Musical Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 94% 17 Reviews Tomatometer 53% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
94% Tomatometer 17 Reviews 53% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Alain Moreau (Gérard Depardieu) is the local lounge singer in a small French town and somewhat of a legend among his ardent female admirers. Though he sings to a packed house almost every night, Alain is all too aware that his career is coming to an end. One night, he encounters the much younger Marion (Cécile de France), whom he pursues despite her apparent disinterest. As Alain fabricates reasons to keep seeing Marion, his ex-wife and manager (Christine Citti) wonders about her own future.

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Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard Sep 29, 2007
4/5
Giannoli's film is as bitter as it is sweet and paints the scene with masterly precision, even if the usual comforting ending is at odds with what has gone before. Go to Full Review
Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) Sep 29, 2007
3/5
Depardieu, utterly relaxed, is a decent crooner, and what the film lacks in strong narrative it compensates for in charm and De France's odd loveliness. Go to Full Review
Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) Sep 28, 2007
Like watching an elephant mate with a gazelle. Go to Full Review
Peter Calder New Zealand Herald Jan 8, 2008
4/5
The prodigally productive Depardieu turns in a perfectly inflected performance, full of grace and skill and with none of the curdled cynicism a lesser actor would have brought to the role. Go to Full Review
Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Sep 29, 2007
4/5
Gentle humour and earthy emotion give this film a wonderfully relaxed tone that astutely captures our imagination. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Xavier Giannoli

Director

Gérard Depardieu

Alain Moreau

Cécile de France

Marion

Mathieu Amalric

Bruno

Christine Citti

Michèle

Patrick Pineau

Daniel

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Synopsis Alain Moreau (Gérard Depardieu) is the local lounge singer in a small French town and somewhat of a legend among his ardent female admirers. Though he sings to a packed house almost every night, Alain is all too aware that his career is coming to an end. One night, he encounters the much younger Marion (Cécile de France), whom he pursues despite her apparent disinterest. As Alain fabricates reasons to keep seeing Marion, his ex-wife and manager (Christine Citti) wonders about her own future.
Director
Xavier Giannoli
Producer
Edouard Weil, Pierre-Ange Le Pogam
Screenwriter
Xavier Giannoli
Production Co
EuropaCorp, France 3 Cinéma
Genre
Romance, Drama, Musical
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 4, 2007
Runtime
1h 52m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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