description Gainsbourg Overview
Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life is a 2010 biographical drama focusing on the life of French musician Serge Gainsbourg. The film was written and directed by Joann Sfar, exploring the experiences of this iconic figure. It presents a portrait of Gainsbourg’s life as depicted in the source material.
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info Gainsbourg Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2010 |
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Who plays Serge Gainsbourg in Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life?
Éric Elmosnino plays Serge Gainsbourg in the 2010 French biographical drama. Joann Sfar wrote and directed the film.
Is Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life a literal documentary?
No. The film is a stylized and partly fantastical portrait of Gainsbourg rather than a documentary reconstruction, using visual imagination to represent his inner life. It follows his career from occupied Paris through his rise as a songwriter and performer.
Does the film include Jane Birkin and Brigitte Bardot?
Yes. Lucy Gordon plays Jane Birkin and Laetitia Casta plays Brigitte Bardot, two important figures in Gainsbourg's personal and musical history.
Did Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life win any awards?
The film won three César Awards in 2011, including Best Actor for Éric Elmosnino and Best First Feature for Joann Sfar. It was released in France in 2010.
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