Claim: Marion Cotillard portrayed a singer.

La Vie en Rose -LRB- -LSB- la vi ɑ̃ ʁoz -RSB- ; A literal translation of `` La Vie en Rose '' is `` Life in Pink '' , a figurative reference to rose-colored glasses . La Môme -RRB- La Môme refers to Piaf 's nickname `` La Môme Piaf '' -LRB- meaning `` baby sparrow , birdie , little sparrow '' -RRB- is a 2007 French biographical musical film about the life of French singer Édith Piaf . The film was co-written and directed by Olivier Dahan , and starred Marion Cotillard as Piaf . The U.S. and U.K. title La Vie en Rose comes from Piaf 's signature song .   Marion Cotillard won the Academy Award for Best Actress -- marking the first time an Oscar had been given for a French-language role -- the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role , the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress -- Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and the César Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role . The film also won the Academy Award for Best Makeup , the BAFTA Award for Best Makeup , Costume Design , Film Music , five César Awards and grossed $ 86.3 million worldwide .