When the Sea Rises (2004) movie poster

When the Sea Rises

2004 · 90 min · Director: Yolande Moreau, Gilles Porte

When the Sea Rises (2004) is a comedy, directed by Yolande Moreau and Gilles Porte. It stars Yolande Moreau and Wim Willaert. The 90-minute film holds an audience score of 6.2/10.

What When the Sea Rises Is About

Irene tours the small towns of northern France with a one woman show. One night she meets Dries, who carries the giant puppets in carnival processions, and a love affair begins that refuses to be hurried. Yolande Moreau directed the film with Gilles Porte and played the lead herself, and the life it describes closely resembles her own years on the road. Small halls, cheap hotels, wet roads. It won the Cesar for best first film and for best actress, and the Louis Delluc prize.

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What is When the Sea Rises about?

Irene tours the small towns of northern France with a one woman show. One night she meets Dries, who carries the giant puppets in carnival processions, and a love affair begins that refuses to be hurried.

Where can I watch When the Sea Rises?

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How long is When the Sea Rises?

When the Sea Rises runs for 90 minutes (1h 30m).

When did When the Sea Rises come out?

When the Sea Rises was released in 2004.

Who directed When the Sea Rises?

When the Sea Rises was directed by Yolande Moreau and Gilles Porte.

Who stars in When the Sea Rises?

When the Sea Rises stars Yolande Moreau, Wim Willaert, Olivier Gourmet, Jackie Berroyer.

What is When the Sea Rises's rating?

When the Sea Rises holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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