The Singer

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The Singer

2006

1h 52m

Romance

Drama

Musical

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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.

Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

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.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 29, 2007

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

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.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 29, 2007

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Like watching an elephant mate with a gazelle.

Sep 28, 2007

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Peter Calder

New Zealand Herald

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.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 8, 2008

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Gentle humour and earthy emotion give this film a wonderfully relaxed tone that astutely captures our imagination.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 29, 2007

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Rob Daniel

Sky Cinema

A minor work for the famous Gallic acting export, The Singer still leaves a song in the heart.

Sep 28, 2007

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WHo knew Gerard DePardieu could sing! And well!!Next to Cecile De France, its a story of beauty & the beast, but after awhile it does start to wear on you, the songs, the indecision, and like the movie, it just doesn't get anywhere interesting.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Excellent french film about an ageing singer who falls for a younger lady and spend the night with her.... following this brief encounter a series of event will bring them back together and change their mutual life forever.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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J'aime pas tellement C. De France et encore moins Depardieu. Donc j'ai acheté le DVD. J'ai bien aimé, bonne atmosphere, et role a contre emploi pour Depardieu.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

an enjoyable Depardieu-centred flick that drew out many chuckles. if you're corny, go for it! :)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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A bittersweet love story for middle aged men. Gerard good as always although his singing's not too convincing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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A delight. Cecile de France is magnificent as always.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Xavier Giannoli

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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