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:
Éléonore Faucher, Laurent Vachaud.
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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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Laure Killing as |
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Lola Naymark as |
| Directing | Éléonore Faucher | Director |
| Writing | Claudie Gallay | Novel |
| Writing | Éléonore Faucher | Screenplay |
| Writing | Laurent Vachaud | Screenplay |
| Camera | Pierric Gantelmi d'Ille | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Joële Van Effenterre | Editor |
| Production | Nicolas Blanc | Producer |
| Production | Blanche Guichou | Producer |
| Production | Robert Guédiguian | Producer |
| Sound | Laurent Petitgand | Music |
| Production | Gigi Akoka | Casting |
| Art | Marie-Hélène Sulmoni | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Karen Muller Serreau | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Cécile Pellerin | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Philippe Welsh | Sound |
| Sound | Florent Lavallée | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Catherine d'Hoir | Sound Editor |