Movie
Aznavour by Charles
A film by Charles Aznavour
In 1948, French singer Charles Aznavour (1924-2018) receives a Paillard Bolex, his first camera. Until 1982, he will shoot hours of footage, his filmed diary. Wherever he goes, he carries his camera with him. He films his life and lives as he films: places, moments, friends, loves, misfortunes.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Aznavour by Charles was released October 2, 2019. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
In 1948, French singer Charles Aznavour (1924-2018) receives a Paillard Bolex, his first camera. Until 1982, he will shoot hours of footage, his filmed diary. Wherever he goes, he carries his camera with him. He films his life and lives as he films: places, moments, friends, loves, misfortunes.
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More about Aznavour by Charles
Cast
Romain DurisCharles Aznavour (voice)
Charles AznavourSelf - Singer (archive footage)
Pierre RocheSelf - Musician (archive footage)
Lino VenturaSelf - Actor (archive footage)
Édith PiafSelf - Singer (archive footage)Credits
- Directed by
- Marc di Domenico
- Written by
- Antoine Barraud, Marc di Domenico
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Original title
- Le Regard de Charles
Production
- Anna Sanders FilmsFrance
- Artisan ProducteurFrance
- MélodiumSwitzerland
France 3 CinémaFrance
Canal+France
France TélévisionsFrance