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“La Vie

En Rose”

By Claudia Mitchell

Special to the Rappahannock News

The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community presents “La Vie En Rose” this Friday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington.

If you are an Edith Piaf fan this film is a must for you. If you have never heard of Edith Piaf but want to witness one of the most incredible performances by an actress, ever, this film is a must for you. The short tragic life of the world famous French singer, Edith Piaf has been well documented. The film takes you from streets and brothels to the stage as the life story of the most famous singer of her generation unfolds. Even her name was changed to Piaf referring to her as the “Little Sparrow’'... The film is a vehicle for French actress, Marion Cotillard , to amaze us with her uncanny ability to become Edith Piaf

Ms Cotillard performs some of the songs in the film, but most are - sung by others and actual recordings of Ms. Piaf are also used. When Ms. Cotillard is on stage she is Edith Piaf It is frequently easy to forget that you are watching an actress instead of a living breathing Edith Piaf Rosie and I were both mesmerized by this performance and couldn’t wait for the film to be

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