Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #28920 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-11-26
• Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Formats: Box set, PAL
• Original language: French
• Subtitled in: English
• Number of discs: 3
• Running time: 135 minutes

Synopsis
The life and career of Edith Piaf explodes on the big screen with LA VIE EN ROSE, a biopic which focuses on Piaf's relationships with some of the most eccentric personalities of her generation, including Marlene Dietrich, Yves Montand, and many more.

Customer Reviews

For Francophones and Fans
I hesitated to review this film because I disagree with the consensus.

The disjoint chronology of the scenes is very confusing, so that too much time is spent wondering "when was this". I think the director assumed that the audience would already be familiar with the main facts of Piaf's life, and while that is probably true for most Francophones and Piaf fans, the average filmgoer will probably be left reeling by all the flash backs and forwards.

I found by checking the internet, that most of the key facts of Piaf's life are included, which given the time constraints of a movie is an admirable achievement, but some are mentioned so briefly and in uncertain order that it may have been better to leave more out. Of course, in such a movie there has to be time for the songs and these seem well integrated. Where the film fails for this reviewer is that I felt no empathy for any of the characters, just that I was an observer. I have previously seen a documentary on TV, which for me was more effective.

On the other hand I think Marion Cotillard deserved the accolades for her acting and miming to the Piaf recordings.

Wonderful box set
I bought this box set without actually seeing the movie as it seemed like a good buy...

Well, I'm glad I did because the film is truly amazing, in a way it reminded me a bit of La Strada, it has that tragic feel about it... it's destined to become a classic.

It's beautifuly acted and Marion Cotilard's portrayal of Piaf, desreves every acting honour going - she is amazing.

What stands out though is Piaf's tragic story and the original songs make it all the more poignant, that's why this box set is such a good deal - you get the soundtrack CD, which contains 11 Piaf performances of her best known songs as well as other music from the film. If you watch this film without ever having heard Piaf before, you will find her voice hard to resist so just buy the set and you will have a great memento of a superb film and her songs too!
The DVD is the 2 disc set and you also get a 40 page booklet all about the movie.

Superb!
There is no other word than "Superb" for this film. I agree, there was further details about Piaf's life that could have been included, but with such a life as Piaf lead, it would have been impossible to cover everything. Even the hardest of heart will, as I was, reduced to tears for a Lady that was obviously a woman who knew true love, poverty, hard work and sheer determination. Perhaps to feel we need to suffer a little? Wonderful - Thank you for such a wonderful film.