Every time I hear about the French chic, I can’t help but think it’s long gone and there’s nothing except the legend to carry on a mere name for something once upon a time true.
The moment of the perfect French chic is this. Jeanne Moreau to prove it fully with “Le Tourbillon De La Vie” from the classic François Truffaut’s Jules et Jim. And at the exact flash of thought whispering that the French chic goes only black and white, right after the jump you’ll find Vanessa Paradis singing the same Tourbillon the la Vie at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival. And who joins her to sing along this incredibly beautiful song? None the other but Jeanne Moreau. A great moment, two beautiful women in memoriam of the French Chic: Le Tourbillon de la Vie! (and such great lyrics! Thank you so much Adriana for this Friday Break inspiration!) Alors tous deux on est repartis/ Dans le tourbillon de la vie/ On a continue a tourner/ Tous les deux enlacés/ Tous les deux enlacés.
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A memorable moment!Jeanne was absolutely mesmerised by Vanessa freshness and woman/child beauty.I read she even compared Vanessa to her former bff Brigitte Bardot.I remember seing that scene on stage and was captivated by its sponteinity.Jeanne is timeless and Vanessa will be too.Merçi for this kpriss.Its your fault that I’ll probably be humming it all day long now!LOL!
Kpriss, ah, you’ve posted it! I feel flattered. I smile bright at this moment. I found it so suitable for a nice Friday Break. Indeed, see this two beautiful women whom I both like a lot. Its seemed to me Vanessa was a bit shy along the marvelous Jeanne and I love the end at the performence where Jeanne lift Vanessa up…so moving…
Its such a great chanson too….unforgetteable. A classic everybody must have seen.
I love Jeanne Moreau, I love the Film Noir. Merci bien Krpiss, you made my day!
A pretty little Friday ditty!
I have to say though when I listen to it it makes me think of a children’s tv theme song, with wee little hand puppets singing and dancing along to it!: )
I’m humming ever since, Dolly Bird!
Adriana, I loved that moment when she lifted her up! It’s impressive!
Ellington, I haven’t thought about a children’s tv theme song, but you’re right, there’s a lot of rhythm into it and children love that, it could work! especially with a puppets visual and tons of vivid colors!
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