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The World of Jacques Brel

Original title: Jacques Brel og hans verden
  • TV Movie
  • 1971
  • 50m
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In depth interview with Belgian poet and performer Jacques Brel. He reveals the way he envisions his songs and poetry - and shares his sense of feeling trapped in a greedy and uncaring socie... Read allIn depth interview with Belgian poet and performer Jacques Brel. He reveals the way he envisions his songs and poetry - and shares his sense of feeling trapped in a greedy and uncaring society. The film was shot in Knokke-le-Zout, in his home country Belgium, and features an exte... Read allIn depth interview with Belgian poet and performer Jacques Brel. He reveals the way he envisions his songs and poetry - and shares his sense of feeling trapped in a greedy and uncaring society. The film was shot in Knokke-le-Zout, in his home country Belgium, and features an extensive use of Flanders landscapes and the city of Amsterdam.

  • Director
    • Annett Wolf Sr.
  • Writer
    • Annett Wolf Sr.
  • Stars
    • Jacques Brel
    • Annett Wolf Sr.
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    • Director
      • Annett Wolf Sr.
    • Writer
      • Annett Wolf Sr.
    • Stars
      • Jacques Brel
      • Annett Wolf Sr.
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      This documentary aired the same year as Annett Wolf also directed a Danish TV adaptation of the Broadway show "Jacques Brel er i live, bor i Paris og har det godt" based on Brel's work.

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    • Release date
      • November 12, 1971 (Denmark)
    • Country of origin
      • Denmark
    • Official site
      • Dansk Kulturarv (Royal Danish Library)
    • Languages
      • French
      • Danish
    • Also known as
      • Jacques Brel og hans verden
    • Filming locations
      • Knokke-le-Zout, Flandern, Belgium(Brel residence)
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      • Danmarks Radio (DR)
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      • 50m
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      • Color
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      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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