The impressive life of Charles Aznavour in the Roxy cinema!

The impressive life of Charles Aznavour in the Roxy cinema!

The new film bib "Monsieur Aznavour" illuminates the fascinating life of the important chansonnier Charles Aznavour and is currently in the Roxy cinema. The film, which came to cinemas on May 22, 2025, reflects Aznavours from the poor outsider to the world star of the French chanson. Mehdi Idir and Grand Corps Malade took over the director of the director, whereby the story is told in five chapters, each named after his famous song titles. Loud Main-echo impressively depicted in the film, such as Aznavour as a child Georgisch-Armenian Immigrants in the Latin district in Paris and was faced with discrimination and racism.

Aznavour, born in 1924, experienced the occupation of Paris during his youth and joined the resistance. Here he supported persecuted Jews and minorities. This politically committed page is not ignored in the film; Rather, he also shows Aznavour's personal challenges. It quickly becomes clear that the film not only deals with the rise of its protagonist to the superstar, but also the less glamorous facets of his life and work, including its weaknesses, such as its authoritarian appearance in the studio. The adult Aznavour, played by Tahar Rahim, impressively presents the stage appearances of the chansonnier and thus underlines its remarkable career.

a life full of music and commitment

The film addresses Aznavour's tireless urge to create: he wrote over 1,000 lyrics that he recorded in red notebooks. Despite physical features that did not correspond to the common ideal of beauty, such as its low stature and a non -fully sounding voice, Aznavour was able to establish themselves as a chansonian. NDR reports that are as personal and also with his political convictions be linked.

aznavour was not only valued for his musical achievements, but also for his commitment to the rights of homosexuals and transvestites. This shows how much the artist could think beyond the borders of music and campaigned for social justice. Many of his world hits were created at a more mature age when he was already considered an undisputed size in the music scene.

The length of the film is 133 minutes and it is recommended for spectators from 0 years. In addition to Tahar Rahim, the participating actors also include Bastien Bouillon and Marie-Julie Baup. The film "Monsieur Aznavour" not only appears as a musical portrait, but also as a moving story about a man who realized his dreams against all adversity and never forgot his roots.