Sunfish
Poisson-lune
Synopsis
A Mediterranean scrubland. The relentless noise of crickets. In the distance a highway and the procession of lorries travelling through the countryside at top speed. Among the green oaks and thorn bushes the construction of a leisure Centre is nearing completion. On the other side, from the building workers' prefabs can be heard the happy chaos of children shouting, families getting together and Ramadan celebrations. Moving incessantly between the two, are Fabienne, daughter of the manageress of the Centre, and Latifa, daughter of one of the workers. Fabienne and Latifa are friends, they tell each other everything, or almost... When you are 16 there are secrets that you don't share, even with your best friend. Then, there are questions which one would love to be able to answer and mysteries one would love to understand... The Centre's opening day approaches. It is the day of Fabienne's 16th birthday. But why do her mother Anne and her uncle Tom seem to be so fearful of that day?
Top Cast
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Anémone
Anne
Robin Renucci
Tom
Aurélie Berrier
Fabienne
Nozha Khouadra
Latifa
Fatiha Cheriguene
Zohra Tahraoui
Nathalie Dorval
Nadine
Mahmoud Benyacoub
Latifa's father
Alain Bert
Gardener
Jean-Claude Bolle-Reddat
Alain Chapuis
Michel Cordes
Nordine Dekkar
Yasmina Djiamit
Pasquale D'Inca
Jean-Claude Dumas
Média Khanfour
Bernard di Mambro
Jean-Luc Melhem
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertrand Van Effenterre
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Poisson-lune
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Sofica Investimage 4, Sofiarp, Mallia Films, La Générale d'Images, Compagnie Européenne Cinématographique (CEC), Cléa Productions, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertrand Van Effenterre
Philippe Sarde
Giorgos Arvanitis
Joële Van Effenterre
Department Leadership Roster
Bertrand Van Effenterre
Director
Giorgos Arvanitis
Director of Photography
Joële Van Effenterre
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunfish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sunfish about?
A Mediterranean scrubland. The relentless noise of crickets. In the distance a highway and the procession of lorries travelling through the countryside at top speed. Among the green oaks and thorn bushes the construction of a leisure Centre is nearing completion. On the other side, from the building workers' prefabs can be heard the happy chaos of children shouting, families getting together and Ramadan celebrations. Moving incessantly between the two, are Fabienne, daughter of the manageress of the Centre, and Latifa, daughter of one of the workers. Fabienne and Latifa are friends, they tell each other everything, or almost... When you are 16 there are secrets that you don't share, even with your best friend. Then, there are questions which one would love to be able to answer and mysteries one would love to understand... The Centre's opening day approaches. It is the day of Fabienne's 16th birthday. But why do her mother Anne and her uncle Tom seem to be so fearful of that day?
Who directed Sunfish?
Sunfish was directed by Bertrand Van Effenterre.
Who stars in Sunfish?
The principal cast of Sunfish includes Anémone, Robin Renucci, Aurélie Berrier, Nozha Khouadra, Fatiha Cheriguene.
When was Sunfish released and how long is it?
Sunfish was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Sunfish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sunfish was composed by Philippe Sarde.