The Singer
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The Singer

6.1 / 10 2006 1h 52mNR French
DramaRomanceMusic

Storyline

Alain Moreau sings for one of the few remaining dance-bands in Clermont-Ferrand. Though something of an idol amongst his female audience he has a melancholic awareness of the slow disappearance of that audience and of his advancing years. He is completely knocked off balance when he meets strikingly attractive and much younger businesswoman Marion. She seems distant and apparently otherwise involved but soon shows quiet signs of reciprocating his interest.

Cast & Crew

Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu

Alain Moreau

Lead
Cécile de France

Cécile de France

Marion

Mathieu Amalric

Mathieu Amalric

Bruno

Christine Citti

Christine Citti

Michèle

Patrick Pineau

Patrick Pineau

Daniel

Jean-Pierre Gos

Jean-Pierre Gos

le maire

Ad

Antoine de Prekel

Martin

MG

Monique Gailleurd

organistrice de la soirée

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Xavier Giannoli's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Singer is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker