MOVIE | The Definitive Documentary, 'Gainsbourg: A French Rebel'
MOVIE | Exploring the Inner World of Serge Gainsbourg, a Man of Many Facets
The Definitive Documentary 'Gainsbourg: No Comment'
Serge Gainsbourg, the legendary French figure, was a multi-talented artist as a singer, songwriter, film director, and actor. The documentary 'Gainsbourg: No Comment,' featuring a wealth of his rare footage and narrated by Gainsbourg himself, is set to be released at Bunkamura Le Cinema, Shibuya Uplink, and other venues.
Text by KUROMIYA Yuzu
Rich Monologues and Archival Footage
'Gainsbourg: No Comment' is a documentary film primarily composed of extensive monologues by Serge Gainsbourg himself and precious archival footage.
The film delves into the inner life of Serge Gainsbourg as a sincere man, exploring his origins as the son of Russian immigrants, his youth aspiring to be a painter, and his struggles with the public image of a scandalous playboy after his brilliant debut as a musician.
Photograph by Ishida Masataka
The film is also graced by the presence of "Gainsbourg's women," including Brigitte Bardot, Jane Birkin, his beloved daughter Charlotte Gainsbourg, Bambou, Anna Karina, Juliette Gréco, and Vanessa Paradis.
It will have a special roadshow screening at Bunkamura Le Cinema starting Saturday, July 27th, followed by a roadshow release at Shibuya Uplink starting Saturday, August 3rd.
This valuable work delves into the inner world of Serge Gainsbourg, a figure who continually provoked all media and continues to exert a charismatic influence even after his death. This film, arguably his definitive documentary, is a must-see not only for fans but for everyone.
'Gainsbourg: No Comment'
Special roadshow screening at Bunkamura Le Cinema from Saturday, July 27th, and roadshow release at Shibuya Uplink from Saturday, August 3rd.
Director | Pierre-Henri Salfati
Starring | Serge Gainsbourg, Jane Birkin, and others
Distribution & Promotion | Uplink
Presented by | King Records
2011 / France / 99 min /
http://uplink.co.jp/nocomment/
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