Edith Piaf’s life story is told with the help of none other than the “La Vie en rose” singer herself.
Although the French singer died 60 years ago at the age of 47, she will still be heavily involved in her official documentary thanks, in part, to “innovative and revolutionary AI technology.”
On Tuesday, Warner Music announced that they have “teamed up with the estate of legendary French artist Edith Piaf” to recreate her voice and look for an upcoming animated biopic. Edith.
“Warner Music Entertainment and production company, Seriously Happy, will develop the first animated biopic of an artist using artificial intelligence and will tell Piaf’s incredible story of how she overcame her struggles to become a symbol of female empowerment and one of the most famous French artists of all time,” it said. in the press release.
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According to a statement, Warner Music went back as far as 80 years to collect hundreds of Piaf recordings for study and recreation with AI technology.
“Piaf’s distinctive voice and image will be brought to life to further enhance the authenticity and emotional impact of her story,” the statement said. The film will include original recordings of Piaf’s hits, including “La Vie en rose,” “Non, je ne regrette rien” and others.
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The film will begin in the 1920s, covering Piaf’s life in Paris and New York until her death in 1963.
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“It was a special and moving experience to hear Edith’s voice once again — the technology made it feel like we were in the room with her again,” said Catherine Glavas and Christie Laume, executors of Piaf’s estate. .
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The “La Foule” artist will narrate her 90-minute film, which promises to include previously unknown facts about her life, which was famously dramatized in the 2007 film. La Vie en Rose. The film brought Marion Cotillard an Oscar for her role as Piaf.
Her spirit, personal achievements and incredible performances will be seen through a contemporary perspective with the addition of archival footage, stage and TV performances, personal footage and TV interviews, the statement added.
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Decades after Piaf’s death, her music continues to be heard worldwide with nearly 300 million streams to date, according to Warner Music.
“Edith is one of the greatest French artists ever and she is still a source of so much pride for the French,” Warner Music France CEO Alain Veille said in a statement. “It is such a delicate balancing act when new technology is combined with an artist’s legacy, and it was imperative for us to work closely with Edith’s estate and approach this project with the utmost respect. Her story is one that deserves to be told, and through this film, we will be able to connect with a whole new audience and inspire a new generation of fans.”
The film’s release date has not yet been announced.
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