Aznavour by Charles
A film by Charles Aznavour
2019 · 1h 16m · N/A Documentary, Music
Overview
In 1948, French singer Charles Aznavour (1924-2018) receives a Paillard Bolex, his first camera. Until 1982, he will shoot hours of footage, his filmed diary. Wherever he goes, he carries his camera with him. He films his life and lives as he films: places, moments, friends, loves, misfortunes.
Director and cast
- Romain Duris as Charles Aznavour (voice)
- Marie Montoya as Evelyne Plessis (voice)
- Michel Klochendler as François Truffaut (voice)
- Charles Aznavour as Self - Singer (archive footage)
- Pierre Roche as Self - Musician (archive footage)
- Lino Ventura as Self - Actor (archive footage)
- Evelyne Plessis as Self - 2nd Wife (archive footage)
- Édith Piaf as Self - Singer (archive footage)
- Jacques Pills as Self - Singer (archive footage)
- Michèle Mercier as Self - Actress (archive footage)
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