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    Jacques Brel, fou de vivre

    116'

    2017-02-03

    7.7

    Documentary,Music

    Overview:

    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.

    DirectingPhilippe KohlyWritingPhilippe Kohly

    Cast

    1

    Self (archive footage)

    Jacques Brel

    1

    Narrator (voice)

    Chloé Réjon

    1

    Narrator (voice)

    Arthur H.

    1

    Self (archive footage)

    Jean Corti

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. France
    • List of languages:
      1. French
    • List of companies:
      1. Morgane Production
    • Vote Count: 3
    • Popularity: 0.6082
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Jacques Brel, fou de vivre

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