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title: "Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gainsbourg-a-heroic-life-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31900
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 130
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gainsbourg-a-heroic-life-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life is a film first released in 2010. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by France 2 Cinéma, Studio 37, One World Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A sweeping biopic tracing Serge Gainsbourg’s rise from wartime Paris to musical legend."

### Why Watch
- Rich portrait of a cultural icon
- Strong cast brings 1940s‑1990s France to life
- Covers his music and turbulent romances

### Caveats & Content Note
- Length exceeds two hours
- Focus may be niche for non‑fans
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains adult themes and historical wartime settings, suited for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: biopic, musical, dramatic, period

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joann Sfar
- **Networks / Studios**: France 2 Cinéma, Studio 37, One World Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Éric Elmosnino** as *Serge Gainsbourg*
- **Lucy Gordon** as *Jane Birkin*
- **Laetitia Casta** as *Brigitte Bardot*
- **Doug Jones** as *La gueule*
- **Anna Mouglalis** as *Juliette Greco*
- **Mylène Jampanoï** as *Bambou*
- **Sara Forestier** as *France Gall*
- **Kacey Mottet Klein** as *Lucien Ginsburg*
- **Răzvan Vasilescu** as *Joseph Gainsburg (le père)*
- **Dinara Drukarova** as *Olga Gainsburg (la mère)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the film about?
It chronicles the life of French singer‑songwriter Serge Gainsbourg.

### Q: What time periods does the story cover?
From his childhood in Nazi‑occupied 1940s Paris through his 1960s success to his 1991 death.

### Q: What genre is the movie?
It is a drama biopic.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately two hours and ten minutes.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The movie was directed by Joann Sfar.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31900)
- [Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gainsbourg:_A_Heroic_Life)
- [Serge Gainsbourg [Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life] (2010): Komentáře…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/262600-serge-gainsbourg/komentare)
- [Serge Gainsbourg - heroický život / Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life…](https://www.sms.cz/film/serge-gainsbourg-heroicky-zivot)

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