• A Better Life (2011) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 6.60/10 from 1800 votes

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Synopsis

Yann (Guillaume Canet) and Nadia (Leïla Bekhti) fall in love. Nadia has acquired a crumbling building in a Paris suburb and the couple decide to renovate it to launch a restaurant. But things turn upside down, high financing costs make things difficult, and Nadia has to accept a temporary work opportunity in Montreal to pitch in with extra money. She has to leave her son Slimane (Slimane Khettabi) to Yann. Things get even worse when Nadia disappears without a trace.

Yann has to sell the building at a low price, not enough to pay all his debts, and has to move with Slimane from his nearby caravan to an unattractive room, which he rents from the buyer. He robs the man and travels with Slimane to Canada. He finds Nadia, she is in custody. He comes to the prison but at first she refuses to accept the visit. The next day she allows him to visit her but to Slimane's regret she refuses to see him, out of shame. She is there for drug possession, but she is innocent. The next time she allows Yann to visit her with Slimane.

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Play	Title	Artist
	A Better Life
	I Say a Little Prayer
	Freedom For a Change
	Almaz
	Have I Told You Lately
	No Ending
	Sunrise
	Falcons
	Twist in My Sobriety
	Endless Sadness
	By Your Side
	Bitter With The Sweet
	Warwick Avenue
	Most Times
	Let's Stay Together - 2015 Remaster
	I Want To Know What Love Is
	Fields Of Gold
	If I Ever Needed Someone
	Hello Sunshine
	Macadamian
	Rudy, A Message To You
	Let's Fall In Love
	Give Me the Night
	Everlasting Love
	Killing Me Softly With His Song
	What A Day
	Up Where We Belong
	Beat 'Em Up
	Feeling Good
	Just The Way You Are
	Make You
	Duck Hunting
	Hold On
	Running Away
	You Are So Beautiful
	Don't Know Why
	My Silver Lining
	Town & Country
	Look At What the Light Did Now
	Come Away With Me
	At Last
	Don't Ever Wonder
	Coming up Easy
	Juicy
	Imagining My Man
	So Beautiful
	The Last Waltz Suite: The Weight (feat. The Staples)
	The Lady In Red
	If You Leave Me Now
	Agitations tropicales
	Somewhere in the Mountains, Somewhere in New York
	Oh, Loretta!
	Bright Eyes
	Better By Your Side
	Stuck On You
	Candle In The Wind - 2018 Version
	Dreamers Of The Shore
	Show Me Heaven - From "Days Of Thunder"
	Easy
	Alright
	Oceans - Acoustic Version
	A Better Life	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	From East to West L.A.	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	The Canopee	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	Carlos & Luis	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	Santiago Steals the Truck	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	On The Bus	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	Looking For Santiago	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	The Father	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	The Son	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	Traffic	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	Immigrants	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	Deportation	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	Carlos Leaves	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	Pulled Over	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	Sad Rodeo	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	Phone Card	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	Carlos Hope	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	Coming Home	Alexandre Desplat: Performer
	El Jardinero (Ozomatli)	Alexandre Desplat: Performer

User reviews

Melissa Wilson

8/10

The soundtrack's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions, from hope and love to despair and heartbreak, showcases the talent and skill of the composer in understanding the nuances of the story.

Steven Jackson

4/10

I found the soundtrack for A Better Life to be quite disappointing. The music failed to capture the emotional depth of the story and instead felt generic and uninspired.

Lisa Roberts

8/10

The soundtrack's seamless integration into the film enhances the overall atmosphere and mood, creating a powerful and immersive experience for the audience.

Patricia King

6/10

The haunting melodies in certain scenes stay with you long after the movie ends, reflecting the lingering impact of the characters' choices.

Patricia Young

5/10

The music mirrors the characters' inner turmoil and conflicts, making their struggles feel more relatable and poignant.

Edward Anderson

1/10

The use of repetitive melodies and lack of variety in instrumentation made the soundtrack feel monotonous and unmemorable. There was a missed opportunity to enhance the dramatic moments of the film with more impactful and dynamic music choices.

Betty Martinez

6/10

Overall, the music of A Better Life is a crucial element that enhances the storytelling and elevates the viewing experience to a more profound and moving level.

William Clark

7/10

Overall, the soundtrack of A Better Life is a standout element of the film, contributing significantly to its emotional depth and resonance with the audience.

Jennifer Green

5/10

The music effectively conveys the struggle and hardship faced by Yann and Nadia as they try to build a better future for themselves and their son.

David Johnson

5/10

The combination of instrumental tracks and vocal pieces adds layers of complexity to the overall mood of the movie.

Carol Smith

5/10

The soundtrack enhances the storytelling by adding depth and emotional resonance to the scenes of loss and desperation.

Stephanie Turner

6/10

The soundtrack of A Better Life perfectly captures the emotional rollercoaster of the main characters' journey from love and hope to despair and separation.

Daniel Thompson

8/10

The soundtrack of A Better Life perfectly captures the emotional journey of the characters, from the highs of falling in love to the lows of facing financial struggles and separation.

Donna Harris

6/10

The use of different instruments and melodies creates a sense of tension and urgency in key moments of the story.

Kimberly White

8/10

The choice of music reflects the cultural and emotional landscape of the characters, adding authenticity and richness to their journey of love, loss, and redemption.

Ronald Wright

6/10

The soundtrack helps to immerse the audience in the characters' world and empathize with their challenges and heartbreaks.

Dorothy Thomas

3/10

Overall, the soundtrack did not add anything significant to the viewing experience and at times even felt distracting. It left me wishing for a more cohesive and engaging musical accompaniment to complement the poignant narrative of the film.

Michael Smith

7/10

The use of different musical elements, from soft piano melodies to dramatic orchestral arrangements, adds depth and complexity to the film's narrative, elevating the viewing experience.

Thomas Perez

6/10

The soundtrack effectively underscores the themes of sacrifice, redemption, and forgiveness explored in the film.

Kimberly Roberts

7/10

The music enhances the storytelling by creating a sense of intimacy and connection between the audience and the characters, making us feel their joys and pains on a deeper level.

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