Les Déferlantes

2013 1h 39m FR

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5.1

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★5.1TMDB · 4

DramaRomanceTV Movie

Synopsis

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Holed up in a small Normandy town, Louise hides from her ghosts as she looks after grumpy old Theo, the retired lighthouse keeper who shares her passion for ornithology. As she wanders the twisted shores, observing birds and people alike, Louise also keeps track of old Florelle, another broken soul who searches the beaches, seemingly waiting for the crashing waves to return something to her. Observing the locals' reactions to Lambert's return, the heir of a family lost at sea, Louise is intrigued by his past but, at the same time, attracted to him. As their relationship deepens, they start to unravel the web of secrets that have haunted the small village for decades. Together, they struggle to uncover the truth that could set them both free.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sylvie Testud
Louise
Bruno Todeschini
Lambert
Daniel Duval
Théo
Bulle Ogier
Florelle
Éva Ionesco
Lili
Yannick Renier
Tristan
Laure Killing
Lola Naymark

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Éléonore Faucher
Writers: Laurent Vachaud, Éléonore Faucher
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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2 / 7

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Éléonore Faucher, shot by Pierric Gantelmi d'Ille. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 7

CAST

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Sylvie Testud and Bruno Todeschini and Daniel Duval carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3305746 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Éléonore Faucher directs. Pierric Gantelmi d'Ille behind the camera. Joële Van Effenterre cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 13 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Éléonore Faucher, shot by Pierric Gantelmi d'Ille. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Joële Van Effenterre shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Sylvie Testud and Bruno Todeschini and Daniel Duval carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt3305746 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.