Girls Can't Swim
Les filles ne savent pas nager
Synopsis
Gwen is a teenager living in a small coastal town. Lise is her best friend, a city girl who comes every year with her family to spend the summer. This year things are different though; at first Lise might not come at all, and when she does it is obvious that Gwen grew up faster than she did.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne-Sophie Birot
- Screenplay & Story
- Christophe Honoré, Anne-Sophie Birot
- Original Title
- Les filles ne savent pas nager
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Sépia Productions, YMC Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne-Sophie Birot
Christophe Honoré, Anne-Sophie Birot
Nathalie Durand
Pascale Chavance
Philippe Jacquier
Department Leadership Roster
Anne-Sophie Birot
Director
Christophe Honoré
Writer
Anne-Sophie Birot
Writer
Philippe Jacquier
Producer
Nathalie Durand
Director of Photography
Pascale Chavance
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girls Can't Swim
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What is Girls Can't Swim about?
Gwen is a teenager living in a small coastal town. Lise is her best friend, a city girl who comes every year with her family to spend the summer. This year things are different though; at first Lise might not come at all, and when she does it is obvious that Gwen grew up faster than she did.
Who directed Girls Can't Swim?
Girls Can't Swim was directed by Anne-Sophie Birot.
Who stars in Girls Can't Swim?
The principal cast of Girls Can't Swim includes Isild Le Besco, Karen Alyx, Pascal Elso, Marie Rivière, Pascale Bussières.
When was Girls Can't Swim released and how long is it?
Girls Can't Swim was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Girls Can't Swim?
Girls Can't Swim holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).