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Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris

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This movie musical, an adaptation of the cult-favorite off-Broadway revue, presents dramatic English versions of songs by revered Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel. With no overarching narrative, the film shifts considerably in tone and visuals from tune to tune, inventively evoking Brel's dark humor and his obsessions with death, depravity and hedonism. The production also features segments with puppets, adding to the show's highly eccentric atmosphere.

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Phil Hall Film Threat 12/08/2002
3.5/5
Wild, whirling film adaptation of the classic Off-Broadway revue. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Denis Héroux

Director

Elly Stone

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Mort Shuman

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Joe Masiell

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Synopsis This movie musical, an adaptation of the cult-favorite off-Broadway revue, presents dramatic English versions of songs by revered Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel. With no overarching narrative, the film shifts considerably in tone and visuals from tune to tune, inventively evoking Brel's dark humor and his obsessions with death, depravity and hedonism. The production also features segments with puppets, adding to the show's highly eccentric atmosphere.
Director
Denis Héroux
Rating
PG
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Jun 11, 2007
Runtime
1h 38m