Maelström
Synopsis
A young woman's life spirals into chaos after she is involved in a hit-and-run accident. Then she encounters a mysterious man named Evian who offers her an opportunity for redemption. Narrated by a fish.
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Top Cast
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Marie-Josée Croze
Bibiane Champagne
Jean-Nicolas Verreault
Evian
Stephanie Morgenstern
Claire Gunderson
Pierre Lebeau
The Fish (voice)
Kliment Denchev
Head-Annstein Karlsen
John Dunn-Hill
Fishmonger
Bobby Beshro
Philippe Champagne
Marie-France Lambert
Marie-Jeanne Sirois
Luis Oliva
Fishmonger's Employee
Robin Aubert
Gas Station Clerk
Sylvie Moreau
Photographer
Khanh Hua
Vietnamese Restaurant Owner
Virginie Dubois
Sara
Daniel Turcot
Infernal Fishmonger
Darrell Lloyd Tucler
Fishmonger's Employee
Léo Arguello
Fishmonger's Employee
Martin Boucher
Driver
Vuk Stojanovic
Thief
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 4, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Screenplay & Story
- Denis Villeneuve
- Original Score
- Pierre Desrochers
- Original Title
- Maelström
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Téléfilm Canada, SODEC, Max Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denis Villeneuve
Denis Villeneuve
Pierre Desrochers
André Turpin
Richard Comeau
Roger Frappier, Luc Vandal
Department Leadership Roster
Denis Villeneuve
Director
Denis Sperdouklis
Costume Design
Pierre Desrochers
Original Music Composer
André Turpin
Director of Photography
Richard Comeau
Editor
Roger Frappier
Producer
Luc Vandal
Producer
Denis Villeneuve
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maelström
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maelström about?
A young woman's life spirals into chaos after she is involved in a hit-and-run accident. Then she encounters a mysterious man named Evian who offers her an opportunity for redemption. Narrated by a fish.
Who directed Maelström?
Maelström was directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Who stars in Maelström?
The principal cast of Maelström includes Marie-Josée Croze, Jean-Nicolas Verreault, Stephanie Morgenstern, Pierre Lebeau, Kliment Denchev.
When was Maelström released and how long is it?
Maelström was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Maelström?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maelström was composed by Pierre Desrochers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maelström?
Maelström holds official age classifications: CA: R; FR: TP.