Water Under the Bridge
De l'eau sous les ponts
Synopsis
Summertime, on a deserted river. 75-year-old Yvette is determined to obtain her pedal boat license, a way to make up for the life she never fully lived. Brian is approaching his thirties and has worked at Pedal'eau for the past ten years. Trapped in this menial job and suffering back aches, he dares not dream of another life. These two individuals, seemingly living in isolation, unknowingly venture down a stream of personal freedom. Between them, it's a matter of give and take.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Max Ophüls Preis Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naomi Grand
- Screenplay & Story
- Yann Baron, Estelle Favant
- Original Title
- De l'eau sous les ponts
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, SWR, La Fémis, Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naomi Grand
Yann Baron, Estelle Favant
Margot Mancel-Neto
Raphaël Goldszal
Cécile Point, Giulia Colombini
Department Leadership Roster
Cécile Point
Producer
Yann Baron
Writer
Naomi Grand
Director
Giulia Colombini
Producer
Margot Mancel-Neto
Director of Photography
Estelle Favant
Writer
Raphaël Goldszal
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Water Under the Bridge.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Under the Bridge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Water Under the Bridge about?
Summertime, on a deserted river. 75-year-old Yvette is determined to obtain her pedal boat license, a way to make up for the life she never fully lived. Brian is approaching his thirties and has worked at Pedal'eau for the past ten years. Trapped in this menial job and suffering back aches, he dares not dream of another life. These two individuals, seemingly living in isolation, unknowingly venture down a stream of personal freedom. Between them, it's a matter of give and take.
Who directed Water Under the Bridge?
Water Under the Bridge was directed by Naomi Grand.
Who stars in Water Under the Bridge?
The principal cast of Water Under the Bridge includes Ilian Bergala, Hélène Arié.
When was Water Under the Bridge released and how long is it?
Water Under the Bridge was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Water Under the Bridge?
Water Under the Bridge holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP.