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Celine Dion: Rise of a Diva
Celine Dion: Rise of a Diva

Celine Dion: Rise of a Diva

When Switzerland made Céline a champion

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In 1988, 20-year-old Céline Dion won Eurovision for Switzerland with the song ‘Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi’, a moment that kickstarted her international career and propelled the young Celine to world fame. This documentary looks back through the archives at an event that changed the Quebec singer's life, with interviews from the song’s composer as well as from Scott Fitzgerald, the British singer who was runner up at Eurovision 1988, beaten by just one point.

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

54 mins

Rating

7.2/10

Release Date

10 May 2024

Country

France

Cast

Céline Dion

Céline Dion

Herself - singer, subject

René Angélil

René Angélil

Himself - manager

Valentin Grimaud

Valentin Grimaud

Himself - biographer

Atilla Şereftuğ

Atilla Şereftuğ

Himself - composer ("Ne partez pas sans moi")

Bernard Thurnheer

Bernard Thurnheer

Himself - Eurovision 1988 commentator

Scott Fitzgerald

Scott Fitzgerald

Himself - UK competitor for Eurovision 1988

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