Bambi: A French Woman (2021)

Bambi: A French Woman (2021) poster

From the day she was born in Algiers, Marie-Pierre has always wanted to wear dresses and has stubbornly refused her given name: Jean-Pierre. At the age of 17, her life takes a major turn when she comes upon a drag show on tour: le Carrousel de Paris. Marie-Pierre becomes Bambi, and within a few years establishes herself as a legendary figure of the Parisian cabaret scenes of the 50s and 60s. This updated version of the film extends and deepens the short-film released in 2013 to become the feature-length version the director has always dreamt of making.

Director: Sébastien Lifshitz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bambi: A French Woman about?
From the day she was born in Algiers, Marie-Pierre has always wanted to wear dresses and has stubbornly refused her given name: Jean-Pierre. At the age of 17, her life takes a major turn when she comes upon a drag show on tour: le Carrousel de Paris. Marie-Pierre becomes Bambi, and within a few years establishes herself as a legendary figure of the Parisian cabaret scenes of the 50s and 60s. This updated version of the film extends and deepens the short-film released in 2013 to become the feature-length version the director has always dreamt of making.
Who directed Bambi: A French Woman?
Bambi: A French Woman was directed by Sébastien Lifshitz.
Who stars in Bambi: A French Woman?
Bambi: A French Woman stars Marie-Pierre Pruvot.
How long is Bambi: A French Woman?
Bambi: A French Woman has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Bambi: A French Woman?
Bambi: A French Woman is a Documentary film.
Where was Bambi: A French Woman produced?
Bambi: A French Woman was produced in France.