The Singer
Xavier Giannoli France 2006 113 mins (12A) DVD
Gerard Depardieu sings and acts, displaying his collosal talent and physique. He plays an aging provincial crooner in and around Clermont-Ferrand. Viewing notes are attached below.
"An exceptionally astute anatomy of corniness, of the way it keeps people afloat through mundane, disappointing lives." Jonathan Romney The Independent.
"This is a generous, emotionally truthful, quietly wise film wistful and bittersweet in adult ways." Philip French The Observer.
Links (warning: some of these links discuss the plot of the film in full)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2007/sep/28/worldcinema.drama
