Since his death, gainsbourgs music has reached legendary stature in france, and he is regarded as one of frances most revered musicians. The films director, comicbook artist and writer joann sfar, told the. He has also gained a cult following in the englishspeaking world. Serge gainsbourgs life, from the young lucien ginsburg in 1940s occupied paris, to the poet, composer and worldfamous singer. Born lucien ginsburg to russianjewish parents, sfar follows him from his childhood in nazioccupied paris, his transition from painter to jazz musician to pop superstar and his many relationships including juliette. Hes already finished his next film, an animation of his book the rabbis cat, about a crafty siamese. The true story of gainsbourg s incredible life, from persecution by the nazis as a young jewish boy in occupied france to a failed career as a. With sales to some 30 countries, including optimum in the uk, prokino in germany and hopscotch in australia, gainsbourg vie heroique is still awaiting a us deal in the one territory where. A heroic life is a primer for the curious and a keepsake for fans, an affectionate tribute that follows its. Based on the remarkable life of iconic french singer, poet, writer and actor serge gainsbourg, the film is a surreal and evoctive record of gainsbourg s meagre beginnings in a jewish family coping under nazi rule in world war ii, through his popularity as the enfant terrible. Also his other talent which is drawing comic book cartoons which appeared also in this. Gainsbourg vie heroique by joann sfar 2010 france min as part of the film series vies dartistes, the cultural services of the french embassy presents a screening of the film gainsbourg. Continue to variety skip ad you will be redirected back to your article in seconds. It begins during his childhood in nazioccupied france he was the child of russian jews and was eventually forced into hiding and follows him throughout his life though the film is scant on specific details, so.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. This is a hero for rebellious adolescents, and while gainsbourg vie heroique will strike a chord with local sensibilities, nongallic audiences may be underwhelmed by this portrayal of an artist. Hydelike alterego named gainsbarre, who he blamed for various drunken exploits. Gainsbourg vie heroique follows the renowned french singers upbringing in occupied france, his first successes, love affairs, and late experience with reggae in jamaica. This unique biopic creates its own world perhaps inspired by the bob dylan antibiopic im not there. We discussed 2 key scenes of the film, then came to be added various compositing shots. Vie heroique is the directorial debut from francobelgian comic book writer joann sfar, slipping excessive imagination and the odd animation into the already overflowing glass of gainsbourgs life story. Now, with this weeks release of the film gainsbourg vie heroique, he is. French singer serge gainsbourg as it has been represented in the movie gainsbourg.
Serge gainsbourg vie heroique le film home facebook. Gainsbourg wasnt just a singer but a strong archetype across time like don juan. Gainsbourg dvd burnaby public library bibliocommons. Comic book artist joann sfar interprets the life of 60s pop star serge gainsbourg eric elmosnino,19211991, beginning with his childhood years in nazioccupied paris, through his early years as a painter and jazz musician brushing shoulders with boris vian, to his life as a wildly popular singersongwriter, notorious bon vivant, and lover of. Lord knows when it will be released in britain, but a trip to paris in the new year to see oh, this is splendid. Jai beaucoup aime eric elmosnino dans le film qui joue serge gainsbourg.
Best selling comic book artist joann sfar delivers an inventive biography of famed french singer serge gainsbourg. Sfar suggests that it was part of gainsbourgs unclassifiable genius that he was never entirely a pop star, nor entirely an oldfashioned practitioner of the chanson. A glimpse at the life of french singer serge gainsbourg, from growing up in 1940s nazioccupied paris through his successful songwriting years in the 1960s to his death in 1991 at the age. Film remarquable par lexcellente interpretation deric elmosnimo, a conseiller et a recommander. A heroic life is a completely original take on one of frances greatest mavericks, the illustrious and infamous jewish singersongwriter, serge gainsbourg eric elmosnino.
The character called the mug, an animated exaggeration of gainsbourg that acts as his conscience or anticonscience at crucial moments in gainsbourg s life. First there were the obvious ones, the dc and marvel films of the. Gainsbourg vie heroique both evocative and faithful in its depiction of the famed french singers lascivious life. Jul 29, 2010 but the life of serge gainsbourg is perfect for cinema a chansonnier savant, master of music, art, poetry and sex. Joann sfars quirky new biopic shows us that gainsbourg never lost his yellow star. The film is a glimpse at serges life, from growing up in 1940s nazioccupied paris through his successful songwriting years in the 1960s to his death in 1991 at the age of 62. The quietus features beyond the hits serge gainsbourg. Financial analysis of serge gainsbourg vie heroique 2011 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Gainsbourg a heroic life gainsbourg vie heroique dvd.
Like the milligan book, gainsbourg delights in the darkly comic and wallows in the absurd, with few songs as darkly comic or absurd as nazi rock. Comics artist joann sfar wrote and directed a feature film titled gainsbourg vie heroique, which was released in france in 2010. Gainsbourg dvd vancouver public library bibliocommons. He had a foot in the conservative musical camp, and was very french, which meant he was not quite eligible for anglosaxon pop celebrity in the manner. As part of the film series vies dartistes, the cultural services of the french embassy presents a screening of the film gainsbourg. Born lucien ginsburg to russianjewish parents, sfar follows him from his childhood in nazioccupied paris, his transition from painter to jazz musician to pop superstar and his many relationships including juliette greco, brigitte bardot, and jane birkin while employing a witty. Gainsbourg vie heroique is a 2010 french drama film written and directed by joann sfar. Dec 06, 2010 written and directed by acclaimed comic book artist joann sfar, adapted from his own graphic novel, the story is injected with a bold poetic dimension through the use of animation, used to vividly. Even better if the deceased is as bizarre and sensual as the french social rebel serge gainsbourg. Joann sfar graphic novel, joann sfar screenplay 1 more credit.
Jul 29, 2010 j oann sfars movieportrait of french musical legend serge gainsbourg, taken from his own graphic novel, is as spiky, tricky and arresting as its subject. Based on director joann sfars own graphic novel, the film tells gainsbourgs story, from a childhood. A heroic life gainsbourg vie heroique, the artist is both inspired and troubled by the world around him, from the father who chastises him, to the nazis who torment. A wildly creative take on the life of notorious french composer, lyricist and provocateur serge gainsbourg. Directing for the first time, he brings to gainsbourg vie heroique an imaginative sensibility unlike any that ive seen in any movie about an artist, with the possible exception of powell and pressburgers the tales of hoffmann. J oann sfars movieportrait of french musical legend serge gainsbourg, taken from his own graphic novel, is as spiky, tricky and arresting as its subject.
Moreover, gainsbourg provides a kind of kindred spirit for director joann sfar, a jewish comic book artist, gainsbourg fan and equally punloving fantasist. The film spans his whole artistic career, and explores the evolution and recognition of his music and its avantgarde status, that made him a true icon of french culture. See more ideas about serge gainsbourg, jane birkin and birkin. Much of the best and worst of gainsbourg the chat show provocateur and the charismatic performer can be found on internet video sites, which makes gainsbourg. Based on the remarkable life of iconic french singer, poet, writer and actor serge gainsbourg, the film is a surreal and evoctive record of gainsbourg s meagre beginnings in a jewish family coping under nazi rule in world war ii, through his popularity as the enfant terrible of 50s and 60s french media to notoriety in the 70s and 80s. Eric elmosnino, lucy gordon, laetitia casta, doug jones released by.
Comic book artist joann sfar interprets the life of 60s pop star serge gainsbourg eric elmosnino,19211991, beginning with his childhood years in nazioccupied paris, through his early years as. Unofficial fan page for gainsbourg vie heroique, a new film about serge gainsbourg. Ironically undertitled vie heroique heroic life the film takes us though the artistic and especially womanizing career of gainsbourg from the early 50s to the late 70s. A movie that embraces cheekiness, irony, and even wacky surrealism would seem like a fitting tribute to the french rock star, songwriter, and allaround provocateur serge gainsbourg, and thats just what gainsbourg. Moreover, for sure gainsbourg himself would not have appreciated a respectful film. What i hadnt counted on was the participation of joann sfar, a comic book authorillustrator. Jan 20, 2010 moreover, for sure gainsbourg himself would not have appreciated a respectful film. Import only soundtrack to the 2010 motion picture based on the life of french entertainment icon serge gainsbourg. Serge gainsbourgs life story to be told in biopic time.
It might be noted that this dvd offering is a 2 disk set the second disk contains a 20 min featurette on the director of the film french artist joann sfar. Gainsbourg dvd hennepin county library bibliocommons. I had a two hours of delightful time watching and listening to the serge gainsbourgs songs along with many other women singer joined. In comic book artist joann sfars debut film gainsbourg vie heroique the director inventively traces the transformation of the musician and poet uncannily rendered by eric elmosnino from lucien ginsburg to serge gainsbourg, using a devilish, puppet alterego to highlight a complex personality gainsbourg admitted to a mr. Aug 31, 2011 directed by joann sfar, a comic book artist making his feature debut, gainsbourg. Bardot and a long, tumultuous relationship with ms. Je bois by boris vian, alain goraguer, performed by philippe katerine. But the life of serge gainsbourg is perfect for cinema a chansonnier savant, master of music, art, poetry and sex. One of the best comic book adaptations ive seen so far. The film is a glimpse at serges life, from growing up in 1940s nazioccupied paris through his successful songwriting. The title vie heroique is ironic since gainsbourg was a prominent antihero.
Gainsbourg is portrayed by eric elmosnino and kacey mottet klein. Sfar is apparently a huge fan of gainsbourg and he previously produced a graphic novel that chronicled serges life, and upon which he based this. Gainsbourg wrote over 550 songs, which have been covered more than 1,000 times by a range of artists. Firsttime director sfar is best known as a comic book artist and his primary thesis is that it was the women in gainsbourgs life that inspired. Jan 22, 2010 gainsbourg died of a heart attack in 1991 at the age of 62. Gainsbourg vie heroique offers up a feast of memorable chansons and an almost endless parade of dropdeadgorgeous muses. The films director, comic book artist and writer joann sfar, told the french magazine telerama that it was gainsbourgs multiple personalities that drew him to the project. Jul 31, 2010 to this category belongs gainsbourg, aka gainsbourg vie heroique. Gainsbourg the movie is not that radical, but it is interesting to learn that charlotte gainsbourg was contacted to portray her father. Laetitia casta as brigitte bardot, and eric elmosnino as serge gainsbourg, in gainsbourg. Singer and writer of songs, lover of women, prodigious smoker of cigarettes serge gainsbourg was an indelible, unavoidable figure in.
Its forays into his private life, including a brief, intense affair with ms. Mar 02, 2010 what i hadnt counted on was the participation of joann sfar, a comic book authorillustrator. Serge gainsbourg vie heroique 2011 financial information. An unconventional biopic of serge gainsbourg, based on a comic book by renowned comic book artist joann sfar. Now playing in france and coming soon to theaters around the world. Also his other talent which is drawing comic book cartoons which appeared also in this movie as another charactor following gainsbourg and keep making him annoyed which was really fun to watch. The film won three cesar awards, including best actor for elmosnino, and nominated for an additional eight. Born lucien ginsburg to russianjewish parents, sfar follows him from his childhood in nazioccupied paris, his transition from painter to jazz musician to pop superstar and his many relationships including juliette greco, brigitte bardot, and. The director had appreciated the work of our service and his person in charge christophe courgeau.
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