Aznavour by Charles
A film by Charles Aznavour
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.
Cast
Romain Duris
Charles Aznavour (voice)
Marie Montoya
Evelyne Plessis (voice)
Michel Klochendler
François Truffaut (voice)
Charles Aznavour
Self - Singer (archive footage)
Pierre Roche
Self - Musician (archive footage)
Lino Ventura
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Evelyne Plessis
Self - 2nd Wife (archive footage)
Édith Piaf
Self - Singer (archive footage)
Jacques Pills
Self - Singer (archive footage)
Michèle Mercier
Self - Actress (archive footage)
Ulla Thorsell
Self - 3rd Wife (archive footage)
Georges Franju
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Anouk Aimée
Self - Actress (archive footage)
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Johnny Hallyday
Self - Singer (archive footage)
Videos
Storyline
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.
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