MERCKX
Eddy Merckx, dans la roue d'un champion
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christophe Hermans, Boris Tilquin
- Original Title
- Eddy Merckx, dans la roue d'un champion
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Factstory Productions, The Old Kidz (BE), RTBF, ARTE, VRT, Ka Visuel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christophe Hermans, Boris Tilquin
Patrick Lauber, Yann Ollivier, Gilles Simonet
Department Leadership Roster
Christophe Hermans
Director
Boris Tilquin
Director
Patrick Lauber
Producer
Yann Ollivier
Producer
Gilles Simonet
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for MERCKX.
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Frequently Asked Questions About MERCKX
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is MERCKX about?
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.
Who directed MERCKX?
MERCKX was directed by Christophe Hermans, Boris Tilquin.
Who stars in MERCKX?
The principal cast of MERCKX includes Eddy Merckx.
When was MERCKX released and how long is it?
MERCKX was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.