| The Bar at the Crossing | |
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| Directed by | Alain Levent |
| Written by | François Boyer Philippe Dumarçay Alain Levent |
| Produced by | Gérard Beytout |
| Starring | Jacques Brel |
| Cinematography | Emmanuel Machuel |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
The Bar at the Crossing (French : Le bar de la fourche) is a 1972 French adventure film directed by Alain Levent. It was entered into the 22nd Berlin International Film Festival. [1] It stars Belgian singer Jacques Brel.
Vincent Van Horst (Jacques Brel) is a hard-drinking bon viveur who loves his freedom and his women. In 1916, he leaves Europe, which is torn apart by the war, and moves to Canada, intending to meet up with Maria, the only woman he ever loved. On the way to Canada, he meets a young boy who dreams about fighting in the European war. When Vincent arrives at the Bar de la fourche, managed by Maria, he finds her looking older. He finds consolation in another woman, Annie, who looks down on him and drives Vincent and Olivier to fight a duel against each other. [2]
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