| Édith et Marcel | |
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| Directed by | Claude Lelouch |
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| Produced by | Tania Zazulinsky |
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| Cinematography | Jean Boffety |
| Edited by | Hugues Darmois |
| Music by | Francis Lai |
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| Distributed by | Parafrance Films |
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Running time | 162 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
Édith et Marcel is a 1983 French biographical film directed by Claude Lelouch. [1] The film depicts the passionate romance between singer Édith Piaf and boxer Marcel Cerdan in the late 1940s. [1]
In 1947, the singer Édith Piaf and the boxer Marcel Cerdan are both at the peak of their respective careers. Their encounter gives birth to a passionate love affair lasting some two years, cut short by Cerdan's death in an air crash. [2] The film presents this historical romance alongside a parallel fictional love story between characters Jacques Barbier and Margot de Villedieu. [3]
The film was originally conceived with Patrick Dewaere cast as Marcel Cerdan, but Dewaere died by suicide in July 1982 during pre-production. [4] Claude Lelouch then made the remarkable decision to cast Marcel Cerdan Jr., the boxer's actual son, to portray his father. [5] The film incorporates both original Piaf recordings and new compositions by Francis Lai. [5]
Édith et Marcel received mixed critical reviews. The film holds a 29% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on seven reviews. [6] Time Out praised Évelyne Bouix's dual performance but criticized the film's excessive length and sentimental approach. [5]
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