Charles Aznavour (1924-2018) was a French-Armenian singer-songwriter, actor and diplomat, widely regarded as one of the defining voices of 20th-century chanson. Born in Paris to Armenian immigrant parents, he launched his career alongside Édith Piaf and went on to record over 1,200 songs in nine languages, selling more than 200 million records worldwide. In 1998 CNN and Time Online named him Entertainer of the Century, and he later served as Armenia's ambassador to Switzerland and permanent delegate to the UN in Geneva.
Tahar Rahim won the César Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Aznavour in the 2024 biopic Monsieur Aznavour.
The biographical drama Monsieur Aznavour, directed by Mehdi Idir and Grand Corps Malade with Tahar Rahim in the title role, was released in French cinemas on 23 October 2024.
The film Monsieur Aznavour was acquired for distribution in 41 international territories upon its French release.
On what would have been Aznavour's 100th birthday (22 May 2024), the first trailer for the biopic Monsieur Aznavour was unveiled.
Monsieur Aznavour had its US premiere at the Princeton French Film Festival on 28 March 2025.
Stephan Hippe performs classic works by Charles Aznavour at the Kleines Theater Bad Godesberg.
An evening celebrating the classic works of Charles Aznavour, Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel. An elegant chanson concert at the Cologne Philharmonie.
A musical tribute to three icons of French chanson - Charles Aznavour, Edith Piaf, and Jacques Brel - performed on the stage of the Gewandhaus zu Leipzig.
A tribute to the masters of French chanson: Charles Aznavour, Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel. An evening of classic, moving songs.
A musical tribute to three icons of French chanson - Charles Aznavour, Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel - performed on the stage of the Tonhalle Düsseldorf.
A concert honouring the great masters of French song — Charles Aznavour, Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel. An evening of classic chansons.
A musical tribute to chanson icons Charles Aznavour, Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel, performed at the Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin.
A chanson tribute evening at Hamburg's Laeiszhalle celebrating the enduring legacy of Charles Aznavour, Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel.
An evening of classic French and Belgian chansons. A tribute to Charles Aznavour, Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel.
An evening of classic chansons celebrating the artistry of Charles Aznavour, Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel.
A chanson tribute evening at the Alte Oper Frankfurt celebrating the timeless music of Charles Aznavour, Edith Piaf, and Jacques Brel.