Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Elder, George.
2. Bitton, Raquel.
3. Cerdan, Marcel, 1943-
4. Lai, Francis.
5. Rivgauche, Michel.
6. Chauvigny, Monique.
7. Boyer, Jaqueline.
8. Contet, Doris.
9. Dubois, Rosalie.
10. Marchois, Bernard.
11. Chevalier, Rene.
12. Luminair Film Productions.
13. Lions Gate Home Entertainment.
14. Modern Entertainment (Firm)

Description

1. 1 videodisc (approximately 94 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

1. "This entertaining look at French chanteuse Edith Piaf tells her story through a terrific theatrical presentation by singer Raquel Bitton, who literally becomes Piaf while singing, but steps back and tells her story in English between the mostly French songs"--Container.

Subject

1. Piaf, Edith, 1915-1963
2. Singers > France > Biography
3. Cantantes > Francia > Biografía

Genre/Form

1. Biographical films.
2. Music videos.
3. Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
4. Biographical (Nonfiction)
5. Music.

Owning institution

1. Columbia University Libraries

Note

1. Features 16 songs performed with a full orchestra including "La vie en rose", "No regrets", "Hymn to love".
2. Special features: scene selection; also from Lions Gate.

Performer (note)

1. Raquel Bitton, Marcel Cerdan, Jr., Francis Lai, Michel Rivgauche, Monique Chauvigny, Jaqueline Boyer, Doris Contet, Rosalie Dubois, Bernard Marchois, Rene Chevalier.

System details (note)

1. DVD, 16x9 widescreen presentation; 5.1 and 2.0 Dolby audio.

Language (note)

1. In English and French with optional English or Spanish subtitled versions; closed captioned.