Jacques Brel_
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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Jacques Brel
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Jacques Brel was released 44 years ago in 1982.
Overview
In this documentary, director Frédéric Rossif has mixed footage of the popular, late singer Jacques Brel in concert and stage performances, with his own inte...
Jacques Brel is a Music, Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (1)
Jacques Brel
Self (archive footage)
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Status
Released
Runtime
92 min (1h 32m)
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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.
How long is Jacques Brel?
Jacques Brel has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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The cast of Jacques Brel includes Jacques Brel.
GENRES (2)
Music
Documentary