A stylish, atmospheric, surreal and witty take on one of the modern world’s greatest mavericks, the illustrious and occasionaly infamous Serge Gainsbourg. Director Joan Sfar follows Gainsbourg from his early days as a Jewish boy in Nazi occupied France to his immense success as a songwriter, singer and king of louche cool. Skilfully incorporating both the man’s crippling insecurities and magnetic ego, this superbly acted film gives a fresh and original twist on the often fine but overly worthy biog.