Underplayed Gems

The Singer (2006)

The Singer poster
Original title
Quand j'étais chanteur
Directed by
Xavier Giannoli
Genre
drama film, musical film, romance film
Country
France
Runtime
1h 52m
Rated
TP
Rating
6.1 of 10 from 93 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

An aging nightclub singer falls for a much younger woman who is a real estate agent. Their relationship develops quietly as they navigate their different ages and life stages.

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What happens

When I Was a Singer (French: Quand j'étais chanteur) is a 2006 French musical romantic drama film starring Gérard Depardieu and Cécile de France. It was written and directed by Xavier Giannoli. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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