Aline, in the shadow of Céline

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Aline, whose eponymous character is embodied by the French actress Valérie Lemercier, tells the incredible destiny of a singer from Quebec who has become world famous. Inspired by the life of mega-star Celine Dion, this fiction release end of 2021 in Quebec traces Aline’s journey God, the youngest of a family of 14 children. Living modestly within a close-knit family with an artistic profile, Aline took a liking to at the stage from an early age, gradually revealing an extraordinary voice. Back on a feature film as moving as it is successful.

Valérie Lemercier, who is also directing the film, offers the viewer a perfect compromise between reality and magic.

At 12, Aline, nicknamed “the little baby” or even “the little princess” by her mother, recorded a first song which ended up in the hands of Guy-Claude Kamar, a Quebec music producer. The formula is simple and effective: present absolute happiness and an incredible destiny.

The meeting with the producer opens the doors to fame for the young girl, but also those of her heart. Aline falls in love with this man three times older than her and twice divorced. Surrounded by several good fairies, including her mother Sylvette, her brother Jean-Bobin and her makeup artist Fred, Aline’s sole objective will be to win the hearts of the public and her prince charming.

Although Valérie Lemercier takes liberties to tell the story of Celine Dion through Aline Dieu, the director remains faithful to the dream lived by the Quebec star. TV sets, glittery heels, princess dresses, red carpets and vacations in the sun. A real fairy tale for our protagonist.

At 20, Aline discovers an engagement ring in the heart of an ice cream, allowing her to finally pursue her dream of marrying her Prince Charming despite criticism from the press and other tabloids. A royal wedding ensues for the artist and his producer, with a castle-like mansion as a new home, money and fame. In short, the fairyland.

They lived happily ever after, but did they have many children? Unfortunately, Aline has to face her torments as a mother in the making. The film exposes the couple’s fertility problems, obviously bringing to mind the ordeals experienced by Celine Dion and her late husband René.

Pregnancy tests and hormonal injections follow one another at the same pace as concert dates, then Aline loses her father. Valérie Lemercier’s acting is deep and touching. The lightwork subtly and powerfully exposes every success and challenge the character goes through.

Aline’s joy resurfaces when she learns that she is pregnant. The couple then becomes the parent of a little prince with long hair. Two other children will follow.

When Claude-Guy dies, the princess loses her prince and a new chapter begins: that of a queen. The queen of showbizthe queen of Las Vegas inspiring and mesmerizing millions of fans around the world.