“Music is life.” Michel Legrand, a child prodigy who entered the Paris Conservatory at just 10, became one of the most celebrated composers of his time, winning three Oscars over a 75-year career. “Once Upon a Time: Michel Legrand” paints a captivating portrait of the legendary musician, featuring encounters with Barbra Streisand and Miles Davis, along with rare footage from films by Jacques Demy and Agnès Varda. Using exclusive Super 8 personal archives, the film chronicles the final two years of his life, capturing both intimate moments and public appearances in Paris, Moscow, Lodz, and Los Angeles.  Once Upon a Time : Michel Legrand is a captivating portrait of the famous jazz musician and film composer (2 Palmes d’Or, winner of 3 Oscars, 1 Golden Globe, 1 Bafta, 5 Grammys) nominated for dozens of other compositions, precursor of the newwave, orchestrator of genius… Using exclusive personal archives captured in super 8 format, the film takes us through the last two years of his life, revealing public moments during major events.  It also shows intimate moments with his collaborators, friends, and his wife, as well as solitary moments dedicated to his writing. From Cannes to his funeral in Marigny, discover how this musical genius reinvented himself throughout the 20th century, leaving behind an unforgettable artistic legacy.

Preceded by NEUF POUR CENT (25 min)