Valérie Lemercier (Aline), Sylvain Marcel (Guy-Claude), Danielle Fichaud (Sylvette), and Roc Lafortune (Anglomard).
(2020) is a musical comedy-drama film that serves as a fictionalized, "unofficial" biopic of global superstar Céline Dion . Directed by and starring Valérie Lemercier, the film follows the life of a gifted singer named Aline Dieu as she rises from her humble beginnings in a large French-Canadian family to become an international icon. Key Details Runtime: 128 minutes. Director: Valérie Lemercier. Aline - La voce dell'amore 2020 - 128 min M...
The story is "freely inspired" by Dion's life, mirroring major milestones including her discovery at age 12, her relationship with her manager (and eventual husband) René Angélil—represented here by the character —and her legendary residency in Las Vegas. It leans heavily into the central love story between Aline and her manager, depicting it with a mix of sincerity and eccentric humor. Production Choices Key Details Runtime: 128 minutes
While Lemercier portrays Aline, the character's singing voice is provided by French singer Victoria Sio . It leans heavily into the central love story
Premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival; wider theatrical releases followed in 2021 and 2022. Plot & Themes
One of the film's most discussed aspects is Valérie Lemercier (who was in her 50s during filming) playing Aline at every age from 5 to 50. This was achieved through digital body-scaling and face-compositing effects.