(Jacques Brel, fou de vivre)

Content: 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.

Countries:

France

Genres:

Documentary,

Music

Runtime:

116 minutes

Year:

2017

Directors:

Philippe Kohly

Production companies:

Morgane Production

Actors:

Self (archive footage)

Narrator (voice)

Narrator (voice)

Self (archive footage)

Crews:

Director

Producer

Art Direction

Producer

Producer