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Marina Foïs
Maja
Kad Merad
Thierry
Jean-Pascal Zadi
Blaise
Christine Gautier
Eugénie
Ludovic Torrent
Narrateur/Sébastien
Philippe Prévost
Gérant Aquapark
Jean Boronat
Ruben
Jean-Jacques Bernede
Dominique
Patrice Séraphine
Chef vigie requin
Anwar el Kadi
Glacier
Joël Artigues
Nageur
Paul Alleaume
Jumeau au gros nez
Quentin Alleaume
Jumeau au gros nez
Loïc Richard
Maire
Floriane Labaye
Manutentionnaire
Alain Boitel
Légiste/paddliste
Hans Schiller
Touriste allemand
Uwe Lucking
Touriste allemand
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ludovic Boukherma, Zoran Boukherma
- Screenplay & Story
- Ludovic Boukherma, Zoran Boukherma
- Original Score
- Amaury Chabauty
- Original Title
- L'Année du requin
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- The Jokers Films, Baxter Films, Les Films Velvet, France 3 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ludovic Boukherma, Zoran Boukherma
Ludovic Boukherma, Zoran Boukherma
Amaury Chabauty
David Cailley
Pierre-Louis Garnon, Frédéric Jouve
Department Leadership Roster
Ludovic Boukherma
Director
Ludovic Boukherma
Writer
Zoran Boukherma
Director
Zoran Boukherma
Writer
Pierre-Louis Garnon
Producer
Frédéric Jouve
Producer
David Cailley
Director of Photography
Cédric Fayolle
Visual Effects Supervisor
Emmanuel Lanzi
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Year of the Shark.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Year of the Shark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Year of the Shark about?
A small coastal town in the south-west of France is on high alert after a surfer disappeared. Soon the incredible truth is revealed: a shark is prowling in the harbor.
Who directed The Year of the Shark?
The Year of the Shark was directed by Ludovic Boukherma, Zoran Boukherma.
Who stars in The Year of the Shark?
The principal cast of The Year of the Shark includes Marina Foïs, Kad Merad, Jean-Pascal Zadi, Christine Gautier, Ludovic Torrent.
When was The Year of the Shark released and how long is it?
The Year of the Shark was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Year of the Shark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Year of the Shark was composed by Amaury Chabauty.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Year of the Shark?
The Year of the Shark holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).