Piaf - Her Story, Her Songs (2003)

Edith Piaf

I would like to thank Amazon for their wonderful service, I have never been let down. This film, although in subtitles is a wonderful story of Piaf's life with wonderful music throughout. I would highley recomend this film to anyone intrested in Piaf, like my self .I never knew the full extent of heartach she endured in her life, though I guessed as much through the pain in some of her songs. October 18, 2008

if your a ladder-day Piaf fan, then....

I recently saw the film "La vie en rose", which led me to digging up an old Piaf cassette tape which is no longer plays, which led to buying two new Piaf CD's which led to watching this very interesting presentation by the very talented Raquel Bitton!

I had no idea any person was doing such a thing and so was pleased to whet my Piaf appetite! The program moves from songs sung live to interviews with Piaf friends in a small bistro, and reflections on Piaf's beginnings, life in general and endings.

A very nice tribute to Edith Piaf by what most certainly is her most dedicated admirer!

Pour vous, Raquel! Mon dieu, mon dieu, seul le sait! July 23, 2008

Piaf

Good. But not amazing. Piaf songs by an other singer called Raquel Bitton. Its not a documental. It is an honoring to the singer across the interpretation of her most notable songs. The intention is good, but it does not impress. July 14, 2008

Piaf - Her Story, Her Song

This film features an amazing performer with an exceptional voice and great stage presence. The history was also very well done. March 31, 2008

Watch Out!

I'll preface this review by stating that I was careless and ordered this without knowing what it was.

I made the mistake of ordering one of Ms. Bitton's CD's a few years ago. I couldn't stand it, and ended up giving it away. As a 40-year Piaf fan, I found her interpretation of Piaf the most unpleasant I'd come across. This is yet more Ms. Bitton, and I wouldn't have ordered it had I spent the time to read the contents.

My view is only my own, and others appear to like Ms. Bitton's work very much. After all, it is what makes us all different. If one likes Ms. Bitton's singing, one will like the DVD.

I would only recommend that, before purchasing this DVD, one should go to one of Ms. Bitton's CD interpretations of Piaf, and listen to the samples. March 7, 2008

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