The Black Beach
La Plage noire
Synopsis
An exhausted militant wants to take a break from the incessant frenzy surrounding him. His country’s dictatorship is on its last legs and chaos reigns. His wife Sylvie leaves their country for France. She writes about the new democracy struggling to be born back home. His daughter Joyce must hide out in the deserted childhood home in the solitude and infinity of the Black Beach. Several adversaries – the militia of a hazy regime in his native land and the Paris police – wage a strange game of chess in which he is the pawn. Threats abound and he’s haunted by his past, his fears, dead friends. He has three allies: his wife, his daughter, and an old girlfriend from his fighting days.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Piccoli
- Screenplay & Story
- Ludivine Clerc, François Maspero, Michel Piccoli
- Original Title
- La Plage noire
- Country of Origin
- Poland, France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Telewizja Polska, Heritage Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Piccoli
Ludivine Clerc, François Maspero, Michel Piccoli
Sabine Lancelin
Catherine Quesemand
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Piccoli
Director
Ludivine Clerc
Writer
Catherine Quesemand
Editor
Michel Piccoli
Writer
Sabine Lancelin
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Beach
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What is The Black Beach about?
An exhausted militant wants to take a break from the incessant frenzy surrounding him. His country’s dictatorship is on its last legs and chaos reigns. His wife Sylvie leaves their country for France. She writes about the new democracy struggling to be born back home. His daughter Joyce must hide out in the deserted childhood home in the solitude and infinity of the Black Beach. Several adversaries – the militia of a hazy regime in his native land and the Paris police – wage a strange game of chess in which he is the pawn. Threats abound and he’s haunted by his past, his fears, dead friends. He has three allies: his wife, his daughter, and an old girlfriend from his fighting days.
Who directed The Black Beach?
The Black Beach was directed by Michel Piccoli.
Who stars in The Black Beach?
The principal cast of The Black Beach includes Jerzy Radziwiłowicz, Dominique Blanc, Jade Fortineau, Teresa Budzisz-Krzyżanowska, Ignacy Gogolewski.
When was The Black Beach released and how long is it?
The Black Beach was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.