Water Lilies
Naissance des pieuvres
Synopsis
Set during a sultry summer in a French suburb, Marie is desperate to join the local pool's synchronized swimming team, but is her interest solely for the sake of sport or for a chance to get close to Floriane, the bad girl of the team? Sciamma, and the two leads, capture the uncertainty of teenage sexuality with a sympathetic eye in this delicate drama of the angst of coming-of-age.
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Water Lilies (2008) - trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-30
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Pauline Acquart
Marie
Louise Blachère
Anne
Adèle Haenel
Floriane
Warren Jacquin
François
Christel Baras
L'inspectrice
Marie Gili-Pierre
La caissière
Alice de Lencquesaing
Fille vestiaire
Claire Pierrat
Fille vestiaire 2
Barbara Renard
Natacha
Esther Sironneau
La vendeuse
Jérémie Steib
Le masseur
Yvonne Villemaire
La voisine
Christophe Vandevelde
Type boîte
Céline Sciamma
Caissier de McDonald's (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 14, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Céline Sciamma
- Screenplay & Story
- Céline Sciamma
- Original Score
- Para One
- Original Title
- Naissance des pieuvres
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Balthazar Productions, Lilies Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Céline Sciamma
Céline Sciamma
Para One
Crystel Fournier
Julien Lacheray
Jérôme Dopffer, Bénédicte Couvreur
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Lacheray
Editor
Para One
Original Music Composer
Crystel Fournier
Director of Photography
Céline Sciamma
Director
Jérôme Dopffer
Producer
Bénédicte Couvreur
Producer
Céline Sciamma
Screenplay
Marine Chauveau
Costume Design
Gwendal Bescond
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Lilies
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What is Water Lilies about?
Set during a sultry summer in a French suburb, Marie is desperate to join the local pool's synchronized swimming team, but is her interest solely for the sake of sport or for a chance to get close to Floriane, the bad girl of the team? Sciamma, and the two leads, capture the uncertainty of teenage sexuality with a sympathetic eye in this delicate drama of the angst of coming-of-age.
Who directed Water Lilies?
Water Lilies was directed by Céline Sciamma.
Who stars in Water Lilies?
The principal cast of Water Lilies includes Pauline Acquart, Louise Blachère, Adèle Haenel, Warren Jacquin, Christel Baras.
When was Water Lilies released and how long is it?
Water Lilies was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Water Lilies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Water Lilies was composed by Para One.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Water Lilies?
Water Lilies holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).