The Singer

– Alain Moreau sings for one of the few remaining dance-bands in Clermont-Ferrand. Though something of..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 52 Minutes
Release Year:
2006
Original Name:
Quand j'étais chanteur
The Singer (2006) - Also known as Quand j'étais chanteur

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.

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The Singer (2006) - Trailer

Release Date:

13 Sep 2006

Language:

French

Director:

Xavier Giannoli

Writer:

Xavier Giannoli

Main Actors:

Gérard Depardieu, Cécile de France, Mathieu Amalric, Christine Citti

Plot:

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. A brief dalliance turns into something much more complicated and he starts to employ - indeed monopolise - her services as an estate agent by announcing he suddenly must move house.

Awards:

3 wins & 9 nominations.

Production:

EuropaCorp. Distribution

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
94%