Jacques Brel, fou de vivre (2017)
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.
Director: Philippe Kohly
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: February 3, 2017
Cast
- Jacques Brel - Self (archive footage)
- Chloé Réjon - Narrator (voice)
- Arthur H. - Narrator (voice)
- Jean Corti - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Editing: Julie Martinovic
Production: Morgane Production
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
biography
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jacques Brel, fou de vivre about?
- 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.
- Who directed Jacques Brel, fou de vivre?
- Jacques Brel, fou de vivre was directed by Philippe Kohly.
- Who stars in Jacques Brel, fou de vivre?
- Jacques Brel, fou de vivre stars Jacques Brel, Chloé Réjon, Arthur H., Jean Corti.
- How long is Jacques Brel, fou de vivre?
- Jacques Brel, fou de vivre has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is Jacques Brel, fou de vivre?
- Jacques Brel, fou de vivre is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Jacques Brel, fou de vivre produced?
- Jacques Brel, fou de vivre was produced in France.