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.
Watch the official Boris Vian: The Jazz Life 2009 trailer in HD below or find more Boris Vian: The Jazz Life videos on Vidimovie.
Boris Vian as Self (archive footage)
Vincent de Boüard as Boris Vian (voice)
Lauriane Escaffre as La femme en vert
Christine Gagnieux as Narrator (voice)
Philippe Kohly Director
Philippe Kohly Writer
Sylvie Gautier Producer
François Bertrand Producer
France 18 June 2009
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