Sidestroke
La nage indienne
Synopsis
Clara (Karin Viard) is a stripper with a high-strung, jealous boyfriend with the curious name of Loockeed (Antoine Chappey). The couple are friends with the even-temperred, almost saintly Max (Gerald Laroche), an auto mechanic. The three of them set out from their home in the north to journey to the Alpine mountains near Switzerland and Italy, where they will help a fourth friend take care of his pleasure boat business at Lake Annecy while he is in military service. As the trio attempt to establish some sort of equilibrium in their new lives, Max must constantly deal with Loockeed's testy, jealous barbs. Despite this, the three of them remain friends.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xavier Durringer
- Screenplay & Story
- Xavier Durringer
- Original Score
- Arno
- Original Title
- La nage indienne
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Centre Européen Cinématographique, BVF, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xavier Durringer
Xavier Durringer
Arno
Laurent Machuel
Delphine Desfons
Hubert Watrinet, Jean-Louis Livi, Bernard Verley
Department Leadership Roster
Xavier Durringer
Director
Xavier Durringer
Writer
Jean-Louis Livi
Producer
Arno
Original Music Composer
Laurent Machuel
Director of Photography
Anne Schotte
Costume Design
Delphine Desfons
Editor
Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sidestroke
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sidestroke about?
Clara (Karin Viard) is a stripper with a high-strung, jealous boyfriend with the curious name of Loockeed (Antoine Chappey). The couple are friends with the even-temperred, almost saintly Max (Gerald Laroche), an auto mechanic. The three of them set out from their home in the north to journey to the Alpine mountains near Switzerland and Italy, where they will help a fourth friend take care of his pleasure boat business at Lake Annecy while he is in military service. As the trio attempt to establish some sort of equilibrium in their new lives, Max must constantly deal with Loockeed's testy, jealous barbs. Despite this, the three of them remain friends.
Who directed Sidestroke?
Sidestroke was directed by Xavier Durringer.
Who stars in Sidestroke?
The principal cast of Sidestroke includes Karin Viard, Gérald Laroche, Antoine Chappey, Éric Savin, Aude Amiot.
When was Sidestroke released and how long is it?
Sidestroke was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Sidestroke?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sidestroke was composed by Arno.