Boris Vian: The Jazz Life(2009)
Boris Vian, la vie jazz
Boris Vian: The Jazz Life Synopsis
Boris Vian was a man of many interests and talents. He played the trumpet, wrote criticism, essays, novels, poems and plays, did some painting and sculpting. Philippe Kohly chooses to recount Boris Vian’s life through his love for jazz, his quest for freedom, his taste for celebration.
Boris Vian: The Jazz Life (2009) is a documentary film directed by Philippe Kohly, released on June 18, 2009 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Boris Vian, Vincent de Boüard, Lauriane Escaffre and Christine Gagnieux.
- Director:
- Philippe Kohly
- Writers:
- Philippe Kohly
- Producers:
- Sylvie Gautier, François Bertrand
- Cinematographer:
- Philippe Kohly
- Production:
- Camera Lucida, Sacem, CNC, PROCIREP, Angoa-Agicoa, ARTE, SCEREN-CNDP
- Status:
- Released
Boris Vian: The Jazz Life (2009) Trailer
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Boris Vian: The Jazz Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Boris Vian
as Self (archive footage)
Vincent de Boüard
as Boris Vian (voice)
Lauriane Escaffre
as La femme en vert
- Christine Gagnieux
Christine Gagnieux
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Philippe Kohly, written by Philippe Kohly, produced by Sylvie Gautier and François Bertrand.
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Boris Vian: The Jazz Life – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Boris Vian: The Jazz Life?
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The main cast of Boris Vian: The Jazz Life (2009) includes Boris Vian, Vincent de Boüard, Lauriane Escaffre and Christine Gagnieux. The film was directed by Philippe Kohly. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boris Vian: The Jazz Life released?
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Boris Vian: The Jazz Life was released on June 18, 2009 and runs for 1h.
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