Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life

The life and times of enigmatic, multi-hyphenate artist Serge Gainsbourg (Eric Elmosnino) are dramatized in this moody biopic adapted by writer/director Joann Sfar from his own graphic novel. From his youth in Nazi-occupied France to the maturation of his unconventional art and indulgence in womanizing and toxic substances, the film paints a gripping portrait of the controversial figure's tumultuous relationships and ever-restless mind. With Lucy Gordon, Laetitia Casta, and Doug Jones. 122 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: French; Subtitles: English; "making of" featurette; art gallery; storyboards; theatrical trailer. In French with English subtitles. Two-disc set.