Burn the Sea
Brûle la mer
Synopsis
From the seascapes of the North African Mediterranean to the streetscapes of Paris, this personal 16mm essay film explores the idealism and hard realities of departure and arrival. Stories of the post-revolution Tunisian diaspora in France, who “burned the sea” to leave, only to discover a new form of confinement in their liberation, provide a powerful meditation on personal revolution and freedom, and the compromises that face those whose mobility is a double-edged sword.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathalie Nambot, Maki Berchache
- Screenplay & Story
- Nathalie Nambot
- Original Title
- Brûle la mer
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathalie Nambot, Maki Berchache
Nathalie Nambot
Gilda Fine
Department Leadership Roster
Nathalie Nambot
Director
Nathalie Nambot
Writer
Maki Berchache
Director
Gilda Fine
Editor
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What is Burn the Sea about?
From the seascapes of the North African Mediterranean to the streetscapes of Paris, this personal 16mm essay film explores the idealism and hard realities of departure and arrival. Stories of the post-revolution Tunisian diaspora in France, who “burned the sea” to leave, only to discover a new form of confinement in their liberation, provide a powerful meditation on personal revolution and freedom, and the compromises that face those whose mobility is a double-edged sword.
Who directed Burn the Sea?
Burn the Sea was directed by Nathalie Nambot, Maki Berchache.
Who stars in Burn the Sea?
The principal cast of Burn the Sea includes Not specified.
When was Burn the Sea released and how long is it?
Burn the Sea was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.