Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life
Gainsbourg (vie héroïque)
Synopsis
A glimpse at the life of French singer Serge Gainsbourg, from growing up in 1940s Nazi-occupied Paris through his successful song-writing years in the 1960s to his death in 1991 at the age of 62.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life - Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-26
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Éric Elmosnino
Serge Gainsbourg
Lucy Gordon
Jane Birkin
Laetitia Casta
Brigitte Bardot
Doug Jones
La gueule
Anna Mouglalis
Juliette Greco
Mylène Jampanoï
Bambou
Sara Forestier
France Gall
Kacey Mottet Klein
Lucien Ginsburg
Răzvan Vasilescu
Joseph Gainsburg (le père)
Dinara Drukarova
Olga Gainsburg (la mère)
Philippe Katerine
Boris Vian
Deborah Grall
Elisabeth Levizky
Yolande Moreau
Fréhel
Ophélia Kolb
Le Modèle
Claude Chabrol
Le Producteur Musique de Gainsbourg
François Morel
Le Directeur de l'Internat
Philippe Duquesne
Lucky Sarcelles
Oliver Cywie
Gosse Internat 1
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joann Sfar
- Screenplay & Story
- Joann Sfar
- Original Score
- Olivier Daviaud
- Original Title
- Gainsbourg (vie héroïque)
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- France 2 Cinéma, Studio 37, One World Films, Lilou Film, Focus Features, Canal+, Universal Pictures, Kinology, France Télévisions, La Région Île-de-France
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joann Sfar
Joann Sfar
Olivier Daviaud
Guillaume Schiffman
Maryline Monthieux
Frédérique Dumas-Zajdela, Didier Lupfer, Marc du Pontavice
Department Leadership Roster
Joann Sfar
Director
Joann Sfar
Screenplay
Frédérique Dumas-Zajdela
Producer
Olivier Daviaud
Original Music Composer
Guillaume Schiffman
Director of Photography
Maryline Monthieux
Editor
Christian Marti
Production Design
Pascaline Chavanne
Costume Design
Didier Lupfer
Producer
Marc du Pontavice
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life.
Biographies
list0
Periodic import List
Musicals
Every film Wikidata tags as a musical film.
500 best 2010's movies
All BluRay Movies EVER
desc
Similar Titles to Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.9
6.4
5.0
5.8
10.0
7.4
7.2
5.9
5.7
6.3
6.9
6.4
6.7
6.0
5.9
7.5
7.5
6.4
6.8
More Like Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life about?
A glimpse at the life of French singer Serge Gainsbourg, from growing up in 1940s Nazi-occupied Paris through his successful song-writing years in the 1960s to his death in 1991 at the age of 62.
Who directed Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life?
Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life was directed by Joann Sfar.
Who stars in Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life?
The principal cast of Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life includes Éric Elmosnino, Lucy Gordon, Laetitia Casta, Doug Jones, Anna Mouglalis.
When was Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life released and how long is it?
Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life was composed by Olivier Daviaud.
Is Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life based on a book or true story?
Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joann Sfar".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life?
Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).