The Singer

2006 1h 52m FR

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6.1

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★6.1TMDB · 96

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Synopsis

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Alain Moreau sings for one of the few remaining dance-bands in Clermont-Ferrand. Though something of an idol amongst his female audience he has a melancholic awareness of the slow disappearance of that audience and of his advancing years. He is completely knocked off balance when he meets strikingly attractive and much younger businesswoman Marion. She seems distant and apparently otherwise involved but soon shows quiet signs of reciprocating his interest.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gérard Depardieu
Alain Moreau
Cécile de France
Marion
Mathieu Amalric
Bruno
Christine Citti
Michèle
Patrick Pineau
Daniel
Jean-Pierre Gos
le maire
Antoine de Prekel
Martin
Monique Gailleurd
organistrice de la soirée

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Xavier Giannoli
Writers: Xavier Giannoli
Languages: French
Countries: France

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Released 20 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Xavier Giannoli, shot by Yorick Le Saux. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alexandre Desplat. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Martine Giordano shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Gérard Depardieu and Cécile de France and Mathieu Amalric carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0464828 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 96 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Xavier Giannoli directs. Yorick Le Saux behind the camera. Alexandre Desplat scores. Martine Giordano cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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1Released 20 years ago.
2Directed by Xavier Giannoli, shot by Yorick Le Saux. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Alexandre Desplat. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Martine Giordano shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Gérard Depardieu and Cécile de France and Mathieu Amalric carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0464828 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 96 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.