Documentary · Belgium · 2025 · 1h 24m

MERCKX

Eddy Merckx, dans la roue d'un champion

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Director
Christophe HermansBoris Tilquin
Cast
Eddy Merckx as Self
Crew
Patrick Lauber — Producer Yann Ollivier — Producer Gilles Simonet — Producer
Synopsis

In 1969, the grocery store's son and promising cyclist Eddy Merckx took part in the Tour de France for the first time. He devours the competition and is the first to cross the finish line with a lead of more than seventeen minutes. 'The Cannibal' is born.

Mood & Themes
cyclistcyclismlife and careerbiographical documentary
Key Collaborators
Christophe Hermans Director Boris Tilquin Director Patrick Lauber Producer Yann Ollivier Producer Gilles Simonet Producer
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