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Brel

19821h 32mFrédéric Rossif
IMDb 7.6

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In this documentary, director Frédéric Rossif has mixed footage of the popular, late singer Jacques Brel in concert and stage performances, with his own interpretive shots and news clips to present a synopsis of Brel's career -- from its beginnings in the early 1960s to his death from cancer in 1978. Biographical and personal data have been excluded, which may disappoint some viewers who want to know more about the man himself.

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What is Brel (1982) about?

In this documentary, director Frédéric Rossif has mixed footage of the popular, late singer Jacques Brel in concert and stage performances, with his own interpretive shots and news clips to present a synopsis of Brel's career -- from its beginnings in the early 1960s to his death from cancer in 1978. Biographical and personal data have been excluded, which may disappoint some viewers who want to…

Who stars in Brel?

Brel stars Jacques Brel (Self (archive footage)). The film was directed by Frédéric Rossif.

How long is Brel?

Brel has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1982.

Is Brel worth watching?

Brel holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. Fans of Music, Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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