Black Ocean
Noir océan
Synopsis
Though its aftertitles detailing the history of French nuke experiments suggest otherwise, writer/director Marion Hänsel’s Black Ocean is not a political treatise or a history lesson, instead taking advantage of the remote, isolated environments in which the experimentation took place – as well as the monumental imagery of the act itself – in order to communicate a more universal story about the power of awe. Ocean principally follows three young sailors on a French naval vessel in 1972, who are on course for an unknown destination in order to help carry out the bomb tests they’ve yet to personally witness. The film is essentially divided into two parts: before and after the blast.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marion Hänsel
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Hänsel
- Original Title
- Noir océan
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
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What is Black Ocean about?
Though its aftertitles detailing the history of French nuke experiments suggest otherwise, writer/director Marion Hänsel’s Black Ocean is not a political treatise or a history lesson, instead taking advantage of the remote, isolated environments in which the experimentation took place – as well as the monumental imagery of the act itself – in order to communicate a more universal story about the power of awe. Ocean principally follows three young sailors on a French naval vessel in 1972, who are on course for an unknown destination in order to help carry out the bomb tests they’ve yet to personally witness. The film is essentially divided into two parts: before and after the blast.
Who directed Black Ocean?
Black Ocean was directed by Marion Hänsel.
Who stars in Black Ocean?
The principal cast of Black Ocean includes Adrien Jolivet, Nicolas Robin, Romain David, Alexandre de Sèze, Jean-Marc Michelangeli.
When was Black Ocean released and how long is it?
Black Ocean was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.