Original sentence: In the beginning of 2004, he decided to shoot a film on the life of the French singer Édith Piaf.The film was a success and the actress Marion Cotillard won the Academy Award for Best Actress.Upon accepting the award, she credited Olivier Dahan, for changing her life in whole and as an actress
Edited sentence: At the 80th Academy Awards on February 24th, 2008, Marion Cotillard won the Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the first individual in history to recieve an Oscar for a French language performance.In the beginning of 2004, he decided to shoot a film on the life of the French singer Édith Piaf called La Vie En Rose.It had the coveted open spot at the 2007 Berlinale in Febraury of that year.It received a grand total of 31 awards and 30 nominations and was the most successful French film of the entire year.It was awarded four BAFTA awards, being the most successful film of that years awards.La Vie En Rose became the first French cinema film to win two Academy Awards, including the Best Actress Oscar.Marion Cotillard, who portrayed Edith Piaf in an utterly extraordinary role, became the first French actress to win a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.She also became the first female and second individual to collect an César Award and an Academy Award for the same performance.Ultimately, it was a glorious success, as it gradually collected major film awards from England and the United States.Upon accepting the award, she credited Olivier Dahan, for changing her life in whole and as an actress forever