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While England was rocked by The Beatles, France was going crazy for Claude Francois aka CloClo.
Starring Jeremie Rennier (In Bruges, Potiche) Cloclo is the incredible story of Claude François, a great showman who became a much loved star, ladies’ man and shrewd businessman. Discover how this complex character became a legend in his own country and reached international fame after a song he composed was adapted by Frank Sinatra for the legendary hit ‘My Way’.
This is a fascinating story of an artist ahead of his time, whose ambition drove him straight to the top, but ultimately led him to a tragic end.
Directed by Florent-Emilio Siri (Hostage) and written by Julien Rappeneau (Burma Conspiracy, 36) Cloclo is, in the vein of La Vie en Rose, a powerful biopic of one of the most famous French singers.
Starring Jeremie Rennier (In Bruges, Potiche) Cloclo is the incredible story of Claude François, a great showman who became a much loved star, ladies’ man and shrewd businessman. Discover how this complex character became a legend in his own country and reached international fame after a song he composed was adapted by Frank Sinatra for the legendary hit ‘My Way’.
This is a fascinating story of an artist ahead of his time, whose ambition drove him straight to the top, but ultimately led him to a tragic end.
Directed by Florent-Emilio Siri (Hostage) and written by Julien Rappeneau (Burma Conspiracy, 36) Cloclo is, in the vein of La Vie en Rose, a powerful biopic of one of the most famous French singers.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: French ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: While England was rocked by The Beatles, France was going crazy for Claude Francois aka CloClo. Starring Jeremie Rennier (In Bruges, Potiche) CloClo is the incredible story of Claude François, a great showman who became a much loved star, ladies' man and shrewd businessman. Discover how this complex character became a legend in his own country and reached international fame after a song he composed was adapted by Frank Sinatra for the legendary hit 'My Way'. This is a fascinating story of an artist ahead of his time, whose ambition drove him straight to the top, but ultimately led him to a tragic end. Directed by Florent-Emilio Siri (Hostage) and written by Julien Rappeneau (Burma Conspiracy, 36) CloClo is, in the vein of La Vie en Rose, a powerful biopic of one of the most famous French singers. ...Cloclo ( My Way )
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Cinekalou
Format:DVD
The story and talent of this man is fascinating. I was already a fan in the seventies. He brought a revolution in the French show business. Besides 'My way' and 'My Boy', some may remember 'Tears on the Telephone', 'So near and yet so far' and 'Bordeau rose'and his Royal Albert hall concert in 1978. Glad it is released in the UK but slightly disappointed that this DVD only offers the cinema (short) version and no bonus at all. That is why I give only 4 stars for the DVD. Jeremie Renier is an amazing actor anyway but in this biopic he surpassed himself. The French DVD release offers a long version and many interviews and bonuses about 'the making of the film' AND is subtitled in English. So think twice about which one you wish to order.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By schumann_bg
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
I had barely heard of Claude Francois before seeing this film, but for anyone who's a fan I'm sure it would be very enjoyable viewing. He did cover versions in French of quite a lot of English-language soul and pop hits of the 1960s and 70s, many of which feature in the film and show him as a dynamic and engaging singer. He is on the soundtrack but you see Jeremie Renier on stage, or in the studio, and he gives quite a superb performance as always, complete with 70s hair, a hint of blue eye-shadow (added progressively as the hair got longer and bigger), and some natty tight-fitting suits - it's all quite camp, without intending to be. His resemblance to Francois is very striking, so much so that he really had to play this role, and his performance manages to make you see the character's flaws - quite a lot of infidelity, lying, and controlling behaviour towards everyone around him - while maintaining a basic sense of sympathy with him. It isn't a very deep film, going for the usual soap-opera approach to his private life, with fairly little sense of him as a private individual, or of his musical inspiration. It also seems to cover his life at great speed, jumping through the years with gay abandon. We see him composing My Way in a slightly ludicrous poolside scene - I suppose it could have happened like this, but something is missing from the musician, as opposed to the showman, while the figure scarred by his father's rejection is a bit two-dimensional. Nevertheless there's probably a lot to be said for such a full-on entertaining approach to such a showbiz personality, and Renier brings real charisma and vulnerability to his portrayal; you imagine the musical scenes must have been as much fun to film as to watch.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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One of the best French movies of recent times. The character mentions a BBC documentary which I remember seeing.
Most people will know the songs even if they can't think of the English titles!
I did know a little about Claude Francois - well his music and how he died and I think that a little knowledge of French colonial history might be be useful.
The movie is very long by today's standards but having automatic English subtitles is a boon and it was cheaper than waiting for my next trip to Paris and buying it there!
Most people will know the songs even if they can't think of the English titles!
I did know a little about Claude Francois - well his music and how he died and I think that a little knowledge of French colonial history might be be useful.
The movie is very long by today's standards but having automatic English subtitles is a boon and it was cheaper than waiting for my next trip to Paris and buying it there!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Star Biopic...
In my eyes, Monsieur Renier can do no wrong, and this film must surely be a springboard into the mainstream success he so richly deserves. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Miss AGT
5.0 out of 5 stars
clo clo film
film was very well produced and directed,jeremie was amazing as cloclo, overall was best biopic ever english subtitles were first class
Published 2 months ago by peter windram
5.0 out of 5 stars
An insight into the short, troubled life, of a French singing icon.
Having discovered Claude François whilst studying for my French A-level a dozen years ago, I had only seen recordings of his performances rather than having any real knowledge of... Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. J. Wilcock
5.0 out of 5 stars
CLOCLO THE MOVIE
I really loved the movie; the resemblance between Jérémie Renier and Cloclo was incredible. Being a fan of Cloclo i enjoyed seeing Claude coming back to life. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Michka
4.0 out of 5 stars
A little disappointing
I have waited a long time to see this film in the UK as I am a big fan of Claude Francois.
The film was a little rushed for me, I would have liked to see more about the young... Read more
The film was a little rushed for me, I would have liked to see more about the young... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Cloclo
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cloclo film
I was very surprised and happy that I could get this film in England. It is subtitled if you need it,otherwise just watch it in french. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Pauline
4.0 out of 5 stars
CloClo was worth buying
We enjoyed the DVD, in fact we had no idea between the song/music writer and the world known Sinatra box office "I did it my way". Read more
Published 7 months ago by Cesar G. Esterman
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