Release Date

03 Feb, 2017

Runtime

01:56: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Presents archival material as well as interviews with those who were close to Jacques Brel, who died way too young, at age 49. Jacques Brel sings "Madeleine" over the opening credits of this film and immediately the audience is drawn into the intense theatricality of his performance. Left without a choice, they follow his lead, join the chanson and are left sweaty and breathless, just like Brel. Philippe Kohly, a documentary filmmaker who is renowned for profiling artists, created a fascinating portrait of the legendary singer of Flemish descent who became a master of French chanson.

Original Title

Jacques Brel, fou de vivre

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Actors

Jacques Brel

Chloé Réjon

Arthur H

Jean Corti

Crew

Philippe Kohly

Gérard Pont

Samuel François Steininger

Amélie Juan

Gérard Lacroix

Julie Martinovic

Carlos Pinsky

Philippe Kohly