Which 2007 French biographical film about Édith Piaf won Marion Cotillard an Oscar?

The 2007 French biographical film about Édith Piaf that won Marion Cotillard an Oscar is La Vie en Rose.

Directed and co-written by Olivier Dahan, the film follows Piaf from a chaotic childhood through her rise as one of France’s most celebrated singers. Its story is presented nonlinearly, moving among childhood memories, international fame, romance, illness, addiction, and her final performances.

Cotillard plays Piaf across several stages of her life. Her performance earned the 2008 Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the first performer to win that Oscar for a French-language role. She also won a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, and France’s César Award for the same performance.

A common mix-up is the title: La Vie en Rose was released in France as La Môme, a reference to Piaf’s nickname, “La Môme Piaf,” meaning “the little sparrow.” The international title comes from Piaf’s signature song “La Vie en rose.” The film also won the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.