Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life(2011)

Poster of Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life

Synopsis

Based on the life of singer Lucien Ginsburg. Born to to Russian-Jewish parents in Nazi-occupied Paris. Follows Ginsburg as he transitions from painter to jazz musician to pop superstar, and through his relationships with the many women in his life including Brigitte Bardot, Juliette Greco, and Jane Birkin. Gainsbourg was as famous for his decadent life, fin-de-siècle aesthetic, and cynical wit as for his clever lyrics and musical genius, which went through several reinventions.
Based on the life of singer Lucien Ginsburg. Born to to Russian-Jewish parents in Nazi-occupied Paris. Follows Ginsburg as he transitions from painter to jazz musician to pop superstar, and through his relationships …
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In Theaters

  • August 31, 2011

MPAA Rating

None

Genres

Biopic, Foreign, Music, Drama

Run Time

2 hours 2 minutes

Distributors

Music Box Films

Box Office

$230,311

Also Known As

  • Gainsbourg, je t'aime, moi non plus
  • Serge Gainsbourg

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • Paris, France

Produced In

France

Director

Joann Sfar

Director

CAST

Eric Elmosnino

Serge Gainsbourg

Lucy Gordon

Jane Birkin

Laetitia Casta

Brigitte Bardot

Doug Jones

La Guele

Anna Mouglalis

Juliette Greco

Mylene Jampanoi

Bambou
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