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Monsieur Aznavour

MEHDI IDIR, GRAND CORPS MALADE
France, 2024
133 minutes, Color

Monsieur Aznavour is a rise-to-stardom biography of a man who became one of France's best-loved entertainers and personified French culture to the rest of the world. Born into poverty, Charles Aznavour is heavily influenced by his parent's love for music. Ridiculed for his short stature and raspy tenor voice, his early attempts at a showbiz career falter. His material often finds success in the hands of others, including his friend Pierre and the imperious Edith Piaf, who becomes a highly influential mentor and supporter. Through hard work, perseverance, and sheer willpower, Aznavour finally realizes his own ambitions; his empathetic chansons about the heartbreaks, confusions, and passions of the common man catapult him to global attention. Led by Golden Globe-nominated actor Tahar Rahim's astonishing performance and stunning vocal prowess, the film is a true tour de force that serves as a triumphant reminder of the power and impact of music.—Various sources

In French with English subtitles