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Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life

2010, Movie, 2h 10min

A glimpse at the life of French singer Serge Gainsbourg, from growing up in 1940s Nazi-occupied Paris through his successful song-writing years in the 1960s to his death in 1991 at the age of 62.

Country: France,United States

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Reviews

Critic Andrew Male

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...a Felliniesque fairy tale where he’s tutored by vampiric puppet alter-ego, Gainsbarre — are truly powerful.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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Elmosnino gives a real star turn as Gainsbourg... and making this unique, exotic figure live again.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Jan-Olov Andersson

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…en film som visar att Gainsbourg var så mycket mer än den där sexlåten.

Read full review at Aftonbladet

Critic Frederik Asschenfeldt Vandrup

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...filmen rummer rigelige mængder charme og opfindsomme visuelle indfald til at man spændt følger med...

Read full review at Cinemazone

Critic Lisa Olsson

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...helt klart en sevärd film och särskilt om man gillar hans musik.

Read full review at Moviezine

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Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life tells the story of Serge Gainsbourg, a provocative and subversive musician who rose to fame in the 1960s. Born in Nazi-occupied Paris, Gainsbourg grew up to become a celebrated poet, composer, and singer, known for his scandalous love affairs and bold artistry. The film takes a fantastical approach, incorporating animated elements and surreal dream sequences to capture Gainsbourg's vibrant and controversial life. With a soundtrack featuring many of his iconic songs, the movie is a wild ride through the highs and lows of Gainsbourg's tumultuous career and personal life.

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