Celine Dion: Rise of a Diva (2024)

  • G
  • 09/02/2024 (CA)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 54m

When Switzerland made Céline a champion

Overview

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.

Vincent Gonon

Director

Noël Tortajada

Director

Cast

Céline Dion's headshot

Céline Dion

Herself - singer, subject
René Angélil's headshot

René Angélil

Himself - manager
Valentin Grimaud's headshot

Valentin Grimaud

Himself - biographer
Atilla Şereftuğ's headshot

Atilla Şereftuğ

Himself - composer ("Ne partez pas sans moi")
Bernard Thurnheer's headshot

Bernard Thurnheer

Himself - Eurovision 1988 commentator
Scott Fitzgerald's headshot

Scott Fitzgerald

Himself - UK competitor for Eurovision 1988

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