'My story will be told in the most honest and heartfelt way'
Celine Dion is to be the subject of a new documentary film
Sony Music Entertainment's Premium Content announced the project
The beauty is behind the Titanic theme song My Heart Will Go On
And the Canadian has sold over 250 million records worldwide
The movie is being directed by Irene Taylor Brodsky of Hear And Now fame
In a statement, Celine said: 'I've always been an open book with my fans'
'And with sensitivity and thoughtful creativity, I think that Irene will be able to show everyone a part of me that they haven't seen before
'… I know she'll tell my story in the most honest and heartfelt way'
Sony Music Entertainment's Premium Content Division, in partnership with SME Canada and Vermilion Films, has announced the feature-length project which will focus on the highs and lows of Celine's phenomenal 40-year career.
The beauty is behind the Titanic theme song My Heart Will Go On - which was named Best Original Song at the 1998 Academy Awards - and she has sold over 250 million records worldwide.
You go girl: Celine Dion is to be the subject of a new documentary film. Sony Music Entertainment's Premium Content Division, in partnership with SME Canada and Vermilion Films, has announced the feature-length project which will focus on the highs and lows of Celine's phenomenal 40-year career; seen in 2017 +8
You go girl: Celine Dion is to be the subject of a new documentary film. Sony Music Entertainment's Premium Content Division, in partnership with SME Canada and Vermilion Films, has announced the feature-length project which will focus on the highs and lows of Celine's phenomenal 40-year career; seen in 2017
The movie is being directed by Irene Taylor Brodsky, whose previous work includes documentary films Hear And Now and The Final Inch.
In a statement, Celine said: 'I've always been an open book with my fans and with sensitivity and thoughtful creativity, I think that Irene will be able to show everyone a part of me that they haven't seen before … I know she'll tell my story in the most honest and heartfelt way.'
The Sony documentary is not the only film on the 53-year-old singer's life and career coming.
Big news: The beauty is behind the Titanic theme song My Heart Will Go On - which was named Best Original Song at the 1998 Academy Awards - and she has sold over 250 million records worldwide +8
Big news: The beauty is behind the Titanic theme song My Heart Will Go On - which was named Best Original Song at the 1998 Academy Awards - and she has sold over 250 million records worldwide
'Aline', a fictionalized biopic inspired by the life of Celine, has been acquired by Roadside Attractions and Samuel Goldwyn Films in the US and will be released in cinemas in early 2022.
'Aline' - which debuted at the Cannes Film Festival - is directed by and stars Valérie Lemercier as Aline Dieu, who is inspired by Celine.
Aline Dieu translates from French to English as 'Aline God', and the 57-year-old filmmaker even portrays Aline as a 12-year-old.
ALINE: 'Aline', a fictionalized biopic inspired by the life of Celine, has been acquired by Roadside Attractions and Samuel Goldwyn Films in the US and will be released in cinemas in early 2022; seen in 2020 +8
ALINE: 'Aline', a fictionalized biopic inspired by the life of Celine, has been acquired by Roadside Attractions and Samuel Goldwyn Films in the US and will be released in cinemas in early 2022; seen in 2020
The film - which has been described as a 'love letter to Celine' - begins in 1960s Quebec with Aline's phenomenal singing talent discovered by a producer who vows to make her a star.
In a joint statement, Roadside and Goldwyn said: 'Valérie's tour de force performance as an emerging worldwide singing superstar created an enormous splash at Cannes this year, and we think American audiences will be every bit as thrilled to discover this one-of-a-kind entertainer in movie theatres early in 2022.'
In June Dion celebrated the 40th anniversary of her first single's release by sharing an image of the cover art to her Instagram account for her nearly five million followers to see.
The singer-songwriter's post also included a short message that was placed in the post's caption to acknowledge the help of her former collaborators.
Looking back: Dion celebrated the 40th anniversary of her first single's release by sharing an image of the cover art to her Instagram account in June +8
Looking back: Dion celebrated the 40th anniversary of her first single's release by sharing an image of the cover art to her Instagram account in June
The statement partially read: 'It all started 40 years ago today. Celine’s first single, Ce N'etait Qu'un Reve was released. It was co-written by her mom, her brother Jacques and Celine herself.'
The song was a moderate success in the singer's native Quebec and stayed on the local charts for several weeks after its release.
Later, one of Dion's older brothers sent it to the late music manager Rene Angelil, who would eventually become the singer's husband.
The music industry figure and producer went on to finance the recording of her next two albums, La Voix Du Bon Dieu and Celine Dion Chante Noel, both of which made their respective debuts in 1981.
Family affair: In the post's caption, it was noted that the song was 'co-written by her mom, her brother Jacques and Celine herself'; she is seen performing in 2017 +8
Family affair: In the post's caption, it was noted that the song was 'co-written by her mom, her brother Jacques and Celine herself'; she is seen performing in 2017
Helping out: Dion's brother sent her debut single to the late record producer Rene Angelil, who later became her husband; they are seen at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards in 2011 +8
Helping out: Dion's brother sent her debut single to the late record producer Rene Angelil, who later became her husband; they are seen at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards in 2011
She went on to release several other albums during the 1980s, most of which were co-produced by Angelil, who remained by her side throughout her career until he passed away in 2016.
The hitmaker later represented Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1988 and narrowly won the competition with the track Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi.
Dion eventually broke into the English-speaking market and released several albums throughout the 1990s, many of which were great successes.
She achieved her greatest hit with My Heart Will Go On, which served as the lead song from the Titanic soundtrack.
Making it big: The hitmaker went on to release several records during the 1980s, and narrowly won at the Eurovision Song Contest 1988; she is seen performing during the event +8
Making it big: The hitmaker went on to release several records during the 1980s, and narrowly won at the Eurovision Song Contest 1988; she is seen performing during the event
The single was met with widespread positive critical reception and debuted at the top of the Billboard 100 chart while also becoming the singer's highest-selling song.
The songstress later began several concert residencies in Las Vegas, with her first run lasting intermittently from 2003 until 2007.
She is currently set to embark on another set of musical events in the entertainment hub, which will be dubbed Celine and are set to make their debut this coming November.
Dion recently spoke about her expectations for her newest run of performances during an interview with USA Today and told the media outlet that she would be going through her entire catalog in coming up with a solid setlist.
She expressed, 'I will be singing the songs that got me to where I am today. The challenge for me is, how can I freshen them up and present them in the newest way possible?'
The hitmaker also spoke about performing My Heart Will Go On and other well-known tracks that she contributed to other movie soundtracks and remarked that, although she feels they are repetitive, she understands her fan's love for them.
'There are some times when I'm like, "Oh, my God, I wish I could sing other songs." But every time I sing them, I look at people's eyes and the way they sing with me,' She said.
Dion concluded that she was grateful for the longevity of her hit singles and noted that she would not have achieved her level of success had it not been for them.
'I'm like, "Wow, it got me here." So I'm very, very thankful. I'm glad to have that problem,' she stated.
