Movies like Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris

This Oscar-winning film adaptation of the Broadway musical carries the same energy and storytelling through song that fans of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris will enjoy. Chicago blends cynicism with show-stopping numbers in a narrative that critiques the infatuation with celebrity.

With its setting in a decadent Berlin nightclub and its use of music to underscore the drama, Cabaret offers a similar experience to fans of the musical genre seeking the same blend of song and story that highlights the human experience amid historical turmoil.

Drawing from the concept of integrating musical numbers into the narrative, Pennies from Heaven offers a mix of fantasy and reality that audiences who appreciated Jacques Brel's musical integration might enjoy. The movie is a poignant tale of love and dreams during the Great Depression.