Documentary, Music
In 1948, French singer Charles Aznavour (1924-2018) receives a Paillard Bolex, his first camera. Until 1982, he will shoot hours of footage, his filmed diary. Wherever he goes, he carries his camera with him. He films his life and lives as he films: places, moments, friends, loves, misfortunes.
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Night Lunch
Song 5
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IMDB 6 | Feb , 2017
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IMDB 8 | Jan , 2015
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IMDB 7.5 | Sep , 2022
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IMDB 7.4 | Feb , 2007
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IMDB 6.5 | Oct , 1938
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IMDB 6.8 | May , 2015
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IMDB 8.2 | Apr , 2023
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IMDB 6.5 | Dec , 1975
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IMDB 4.5 | Mar , 1964
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IMDB 7.5 | May , 1938
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IMDB 6.5 | Jan , 2023
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IMDB 8 | Sep , 2022
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IMDB 6.8 | May , 1992
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IMDB 7 | Jan , 2003
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IMDB 6.2 | Feb , 1964
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IMDB 4.5 | Jan , 2005
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