Les Déferlantes (2013)
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.
Director:
Éléonore Faucher
Writers:
Laurent Vachaud, Éléonore Faucher.
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Sylvie Testud as Louise |
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Bruno Todeschini as Lambert |
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Daniel Duval as Théo |
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Bulle Ogier as Florelle |
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Éva Ionesco as Lili |
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Yannick Renier as Tristan |
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Lola Naymark as |
| Writing | Claudie Gallay | Novel |
| Writing | Laurent Vachaud | Screenplay |
| Writing | Éléonore Faucher | Screenplay |
| Directing | Éléonore Faucher | Director |
| Production | Gigi Akoka | Casting |
| Sound | Catherine d'Hoir | Sound Editor |
| Production | Nicolas Blanc | Producer |
| Sound | Laurent Petitgand | Music |
| Costume & Make-Up | Cécile Pellerin | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Karen Muller Serreau | Costume Design |
| Art | Marie-Hélène Sulmoni | Production Design |
| Production | Robert Guédiguian | Producer |
| Production | Blanche Guichou | Producer |
| Sound | Philippe Welsh | Sound |
| Editing | Joële Van Effenterre | Editor |
| Camera | Pierric Gantelmi d'Ille | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Florent Lavallée | Sound Mixer |