Jacques Brel, fou de vivre (2017): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2017, Jacques Brel, fou de vivre is a música and documental film directed by Philippe Kohly, running about 116 minutes.

What it’s 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’s in it. Jacques Brel, fou de vivre stars Jacques Brel as Self (archive footage), Chloé Réjon as Narrator (voice) and Arthur H. as Narrator (voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Jacques Brel, fou de vivre has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jacques Brel, fou de vivre page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jacques Brel, fou de vivre tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and La leyenda del pianista en el océano.