More than 60 years from her death, legendary French singer Edith Piaf will come to life in a new biopic that will use AI to recreate her voice and image.
Piaf, known as the “Sparrow of Paris,” died Oct. 10, 1963.
Warner Music Group announced that it has partnered with Piaf’s estate for the biopic.
“Edith" is set to be a 90-minute movie set in Paris and New York from the 1920s to the ’60s.
The movie will be narrated by an AI-generated facsimile of Piaf’s voice and promises to “uncover aspects of her life that were previously unknown.”
“Animation will provide a modern take on her story, while the inclusion of archival footage, stage and TV performances, personal footage and TV interviews will provide audiences with an authentic look at the significant moments of Piaf’s life,” the company said.
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 team up with a studio to develop the full-length movie.
According to Warner Music, AI technology trained on hundreds of Piaf’s voice clips and images — some of which are over 80 years old — will allow for her “distinct voice and image to be revived to further enhance the authenticity and emotional impact of her story.”
Recordings from her original songs will be used in the movie including iconic hits such as “La Vie en rose” and “Non, je ne regrette rien.”
“Edith” is based on an original idea from Julie Veille and written by Veille and Gilles Marliac.
The duo are working alongside Warner Music Entertainment president Charlie Cohen to bring the script and AI technology to life through the pic.
Piaf has been the subject of several documentaries and movies including 2007’s “La Vie en Rose,” starring Marion Cotillard in an Academy Award-winning turn as the French songstress.
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