More than 60 years after her death, the legendary French singer Edith Piaf will come to life in a new biopic that will use artificial intelligence to recreate your voice and image.
Warner Music Group announced that it has partnered with Piaf’s heirs to “Edith”, which will be a 90-minute film set in Paris and New York between the years 1920 and 1960. (Piaf, known as the “Paris Sparrow,” died on October 10, 1963). The film will be narrated through an AI-generated facsimile of Piaf’s voice and promises to “uncover aspects of his life that were previously unknown.”
“The animation will provide a modern take on her story, while the inclusion of archival footage, stage and television performances, personal footage and television interviews will give audiences an authentic look at significant moments in Piaf’s life,” the company said. musical when announcing the project.
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Warner Music Entertainment is working with production company Seriously Happy to develop the biopic. A proof of concept has been created and Warner Music Entertainment plans to partner with a studio to develop the feature film.
According to Warner Music, artificial intelligence technology applied to hundreds of Piaf’s voice clips and images, some of which are more than 80 years old, will allow her “distinctive voice and image to be revived to further enhance authenticity and emotional impact.” of its history”. Recordings of their original songs will be used, including iconic hits such as “La Vie en rose” and “Non, je ne Sorryte rien”.
“Edith” It is based on an original idea by Julie Veille and written by Veille and Gilles Marliac. The couple is working alongside the president of Warner Music Entertainment, Charlie Cohento bring the script and technology to life through the feature film.
“It has been a great privilege to work alongside Edith’s heirs to help bring her story into the 21st century,” Veille said in a statement. “When creating the film, we asked ourselves: ‘If Edith were still with us, what messages would she want to convey to the younger generations?’ Her story is one of incredible resilience, overcoming struggles and challenging social norms. to achieve greatness, and is as relevant now as it was then. Our goal is to use the latest advances in animation and technology to bring the timeless story to audiences of all ages.”
Catherine Glavas and Christie Laume, executors of Edith Piaf’s estate, said: “It has been a special and moving experience to be able to hear Edith’s voice once again; Technology has made us feel like we are back in her room with her. The animation is beautiful and through this film we will be able to show the real side of Edith: her cheerful personality, her humor and her unbreakable spirit.”
Alain Veille, CEO of Warner Music France, added: “Edith is one of France’s greatest artists and remains a source of great pride for the French people. “It is a very delicate balancing act when combining new technology with traditional artists, and it was imperative for us to work closely with Edith’s estate and handle this project with the utmost respect.”
Source: Ambito
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