Turning Tide

2013 1h 37m FR

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 244

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Synopsis

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Yann Madec, long-time best mate of Frank Drevil, the star skipper of Global System Insurance, sees his dream come true when he replaces the injured Frank at the last minute for the start of the Vendée Globe. Nine days into the race and leading, Yann is forced to stop in Cape Verde to repair his broken center-board. Back in the race, Yann discovers a stowaway on board, a Senegalese teenager named Moussa. Faced with the risk of disqualification because of Moussa’s presence, Yann hesitates… Their encounter leads to the most unforgettable round-the-world race ever.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

François Cluzet
Yann Kermadec
Samy Seghir
Mano Ixa
Virginie Efira
Marie Drevil
Guillaume Canet
Frank Drevil
Karine Vanasse
Mag Embling
Arly Jover
Anna Bruckner
Jose Coronado
José Monzon
Jean-Paul Rouve
Denis Juhel

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Christophe Offenstein
Writers: Christophe Offenstein, Jean Cottin
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France, Spain

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MONEY

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Shot for just $1.7M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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MONEY

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Made its money back 4.1× over at the box office.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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4 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Belgium, France, Spain.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Christophe Offenstein, shot by Guillaume Schiffman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Víctor Reyes. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Véronique Lange shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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François Cluzet and Samy Seghir and Virginie Efira carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Christophe Offenstein directs. Guillaume Schiffman behind the camera. Víctor Reyes scores. Véronique Lange cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in Belgium, France, Spain. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Shot for just $1.7M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Made its money back 4.1× over at the box office.
3Released 13 years ago.
4International production across 3 countries: Belgium, France, Spain.
5Directed by Christophe Offenstein, shot by Guillaume Schiffman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Víctor Reyes. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Véronique Lange shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8François Cluzet and Samy Seghir and Virginie Efira carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt2165236 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.