The Island Bird
Le petit piaf
Synopsis
In a village somewhere on Reunion Island, Nelson, 10, dreams of being a singer and has signed up for Star Kids. Her friend Mia, accompanied by her little brother Zizou, decides to find a coach for her to help her prepare for the competition. His choice fell on Pierre Leroy, singer coming from Paris on a singing tour in a hotel by the sea, where Nelson's mother works. But the current does not pass between Pierre, lonely and disillusioned, and Nelson, proud and obstinate. Will their one thing in common, the love of singing, be strong enough to bring them together and heal their wounds?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Kids & Youth Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 26, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Jugnot
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Fouchard, Fabrice Bracq, Marie-Claire Javoy, Serge Lamadie
- Original Title
- Le petit piaf
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- M.E.S. Productions, Gaumont, France 3 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Jugnot
Alexandre Fouchard, Fabrice Bracq, Marie-Claire Javoy, Serge Lamadie
Claire Fieschi, Thomas Fernandez
Department Leadership Roster
Claire Fieschi
Editor
Thomas Fernandez
Editor
Sandrine Jarron
Production Design
Laetitia Bouix
Costume Design
Gérard Jugnot
Director
Alexandre Fouchard
Writer
Fabrice Bracq
Writer
Marie-Claire Javoy
Writer
Serge Lamadie
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Island Bird.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Island Bird
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Island Bird about?
In a village somewhere on Reunion Island, Nelson, 10, dreams of being a singer and has signed up for Star Kids. Her friend Mia, accompanied by her little brother Zizou, decides to find a coach for her to help her prepare for the competition. His choice fell on Pierre Leroy, singer coming from Paris on a singing tour in a hotel by the sea, where Nelson's mother works. But the current does not pass between Pierre, lonely and disillusioned, and Nelson, proud and obstinate. Will their one thing in common, the love of singing, be strong enough to bring them together and heal their wounds?
Who directed The Island Bird?
The Island Bird was directed by Gérard Jugnot.
Who stars in The Island Bird?
The principal cast of The Island Bird includes Marc Lavoine, Soan Arhimann, Gérard Jugnot, Stéfi Celma, Philippe Duquesne.
When was The Island Bird released and how long is it?
The Island Bird was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.