Monsieur Aznavour is an upcoming French musical biographical drama film written and directed by Grand Corps Malade and Mehdi Idir. It is about the life of French singer Charles Aznavour, portrayed by Tahar Rahim, from his beginning as the son of Armenian immgants to the rise of his career as a singer and actor which cemented his status as a beloved figure in France. The film was produced by Jean-Rachid Kallouche, who is married to Aznavour's daughter Katia.[2][3][4] [5]
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Cinematography | Brecht Goyvaerts |
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Distributed by | Pathé Films |
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Country | France |
Language | French |
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Cast
edit- Tahar Rahim as Charles Aznavour
- Camille Moutawakil as Aïda Aznavour
- Gulia Avetisyan as Mélinée Manouchian
- Bastien Bouillon as Pierre Roche
- Marie-Julie Baup as Édith Piaf
- Lionel Cecilio as Gilbert Bécaud
- Hovnatan Avédikian as Misha Aznavourian
- Petra Silander as Ulla Thorsell
- Sharon Mann as l'interprète
- Rupert Wynne-James as Frank Sinatra
- Tiffany Hofstetter as Kimberly
- Elisabeth Duda as Jeanne
- Anaïs Spinelli-Herry as Clarisse
- Tigran Mekhitarian as Missak Manouchian
- Nariné Grigoryan as Knar Baghdasarian
- Victor Meutelet as Johnny Hallyday
References
edit- ^ "Tahar Rahim to Play French Music Legend Charles Aznavour in Biopic 'Monsieur Aznavour' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ^ "Mischa Aznavour : «Tahar Rahim en Charles Aznavour, c'est la classe !»". Le Figaro.
- ^ "UTA to duet with Playtime on 'Monsieur Aznavour' starring Tahar Rahim (exclusive)". Screen International.
- ^ "Playtime Boards Buzzy Biopic 'Monsieur Aznavour' Starring Tahar Rahim as Legendary Crooner (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ^ "'Monsieur Aznavour' Trailer: Tahar Rahim Transforms as French Music Legend Charles Aznavour (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. 22 May 2024.