Céline (2008 film)
Appearance
Céline | |
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Directed by | Jeff Woolnough |
Written by | Donald Martin |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Mirosław Baszak |
Edited by | Mike Lee |
Distributed by | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
Release date |
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Country | Canada |
Language | English |
Céline is a 2008 television film biopic about the life of Canadian singer Celine Dion.[1] The film chronicles Dion's life from a young girl singing in her father's club, right through her career as a worldwide successful singer to the present day. It was directed by Jeff Woolnough.[2]
Cast
- Christine Ghawi as Céline Dion
- Jodelle Ferland as Young Celine
- Peter MacNeill as Adhemar Dion
- Louise Pitre as Thérèse Dion
- Mac Fyfe as Michel
- Natalie Radford
- Enrico Colantoni as René Angélil
Awards
Christine Ghawi won the Gemini Award for Best Actress in a Television Film or Miniseries at the 24th Gemini Awards in 2009.[3] The film was also nominated for Best TV Movie and Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries (Donald Martin).
References
- ^ "Unauthorized Celine Dion biopic to steer clear of diva dirt, says producer". The Western Star. 18 April 2007. Archived from the original on 13 August 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
- ^ "Newcomer Christine brings Celine to life in TV biopic". Hello!. 17 April 2007. Archived from the original on 13 August 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
- ^ Eric Volmers, "Flashpoint big winner at Geminis". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, November 16, 2009.
External links
Categories:
- 2008 films
- 2008 television films
- Canadian television films
- Canadian films
- Films set in Quebec
- Films shot in Ontario
- 2000s biographical films
- Biographical films about musicians
- Biographical films about singers
- Celine Dion
- Canadian musical films
- Cultural depictions of Canadian women
- Cultural depictions of pop musicians
- Canadian biographical films
- Canadian television film stubs
- Biographical film stubs