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Release Year1947
Runtime0h 15m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Music
Votes2
DirectorClaude André Lalande
WritersClaude André Lalande
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsIl Était... Trois Chansons
About Il Était... Trois Chansons
Director Claude André Lalande illustrates the theme of three songs in images. We see and hear in turn Roland Gerbeau "Himalaya", Jacqueline François "From Montmartre to the Latin Quarter" and Jean Marco "The Ghost of Aunt Anna". This mini musical is one of the ancestors of music videos.
Directed by Claude André Lalande, Il Était... Trois Chansons leans on a strong ensemble — Charles Aznavour, Jacqueline François, Zappy Max — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1947.
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