Les Déferlantes
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Éléonore Faucher
- Screenplay & Story
- Éléonore Faucher, Laurent Vachaud
- Original Score
- Laurent Petitgand
- Original Title
- Les Déferlantes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- A Plus Image 4, ARTE France Cinéma, Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Éléonore Faucher
Éléonore Faucher, Laurent Vachaud, Claudie Gallay
Laurent Petitgand
Pierric Gantelmi d'Ille
Joële Van Effenterre
Nicolas Blanc, Blanche Guichou, Robert Guédiguian
Department Leadership Roster
Éléonore Faucher
Director
Éléonore Faucher
Screenplay
Laurent Vachaud
Screenplay
Pierric Gantelmi d'Ille
Director of Photography
Joële Van Effenterre
Editor
Nicolas Blanc
Producer
Blanche Guichou
Producer
Robert Guédiguian
Producer
Marie-Hélène Sulmoni
Production Design
Karen Muller Serreau
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Les Déferlantes
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What is Les Déferlantes about?
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.
Who directed Les Déferlantes?
Les Déferlantes was directed by Éléonore Faucher.
Who stars in Les Déferlantes?
The principal cast of Les Déferlantes includes Sylvie Testud, Bruno Todeschini, Daniel Duval, Bulle Ogier, Éva Ionesco.
When was Les Déferlantes released and how long is it?
Les Déferlantes was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Les Déferlantes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Les Déferlantes was composed by Laurent Petitgand.
Is Les Déferlantes based on a book or true story?
Les Déferlantes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Claudie Gallay".