Monsieur Aznavour

Led by an astonishing vocal performance from Tahar Rahim (A Phrophet), Mehdi Idir and Grand Corps Malade’s emotional and lavishly-mounted MONSIEUR AZNAVOUR is a true tour de force as intimate as it is spectacular, serving as a triumphant reminder of the power and impact of music.

Born in Paris in 1924 as the son of Armenian refugees, Charles Aznavour’s (Rahim) formative years are spent in poverty, but distinguished by his parents’ passion for music and theatre. Ridiculed for his short stature and raspy tenor voice - traits he would in time fully embrace - Aznavour’s early attempts at a showbiz career during the German occupation of France falter. Whilst a gifted lyricist and storyteller, his material finds more success in the hands of others, including his friend Pierre (Bastien Bouillon), and later the imperious Edith Piaf (a scene-stealing Marie-Julie Baup), who becomes a highly influential mentor and supporter. But by the 1950s, Aznavour finally realises his own ambitions; his empathetic songs about the heartbreaks, confusions and passions of the common man (mining the dramas of his own life) catapult him to global attention.

Some French and Armenian language, English subtitles.

Rating M
Genre Drama
Running Time 135
Language
Show Times
Wednesday, 21st May
Thursday, 22nd May
Friday, 23rd May
Saturday, 24th May
Sunday, 25th May
Monday, 26th May
Tuesday, 27th May
Wednesday, 28th May

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