Joseph Mustacchi dit Georges Moustaki (1995)

Overview

For many, Georges Moustaki is "Le Métèque." He is also, and above all, the author of legendary songs for Edith Piaf, Milord, Reggiani, Sarah, La Solitude, Barbara, J'm'en balance..., Montand, Henri Salvador, Dalida, Colette Renard, and more. This film reveals how his songs have accompanied the key events in our history since 1968. It takes us to Egypt, to Alexandria, his hometown, and Paris with Henri Salvador, Serge Reggiani, Théodorakis, Paco Ibanez, Albert Cossery, Gérôme Charyn, Alexandre Fassianos, and Jorge Amado. A portrait at the crossroads of all the known and unknown paths in the life of Georges Moustaki, tenderly blending music, history, writing, friendships, and memories.

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