The Rose of Edith

''A diamond in the rough ''



''Performing is an art!''


The hard life of singer Edith Piaf. Against all odds rises into a star with her sensational voice.

A biopic that has ups and downs, the bitter taste of reality and then the sweet taste of success and a multi faceted life. Emotional, brilliant the musical passion is a marvel, such a natural talent.

Love how the story flashes from the present in her life(success and fame) to her murky past(being in a brothel and circus as a girl, discovering her electric voice). A technique that gives the story richness and diversity. Was slow to get into it but turns out to be a deck of cards swept away in a turbulent hurricane. A tour de force.


Brilliant casting
Marion Cotillard ... Edith Piaf
Sylvie Testud ... Mômone
Pascal Greggory ... Louis Barrier
Emmanuelle Seigner ... Titine
Jean-Paul Rouve ... Louis Gassion
Gérard Depardieu ... Louis Leplée
Clotilde Courau ... Anetta
Jean-Pierre Martins ... Marcel Cerdan
Catherine Allégret ... Louise
Marc Barbé ... Raymond Asso
Caroline Sihol ... Marlene Dietrich (as Caroline Silhol)
Manon Chevallier ... Edith - 5 years old
Pauline Burlet ... Edith - 10 years old
Elisabeth Commelin ... Danielle Bonel
Marc Gannot ... Marc Bonel

Marion Cotillard as Edith Piaf portrays her wonderfully.

One of the best french films ive seen recently.

Its not the destination it's the journey that counts. A masterpiece.

Like little Edith seeing again and everything coming into focus, it's magical yet tragic and remorseful but laced with genius and passionate fiery temperate emotion.

A singer who spoke and sang volumes, not just with her voice but with her spirit and determination.

10/10