When the Sea Rises (2004)

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Directors:

Yolande Moreau, Gilles Porte

Writers:

Yolande Moreau, Gilles Porte

Stars:

Yolande Moreau, Wim Willaert, Olivier Gourmet

6 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Yolande Moreau	...	Irène
Wim Willaert	...	Dries
Olivier Gourmet	...	Le policier
Jackie Berroyer	...	Le journaliste Béthune
Philippe Duquesne	...	Le patron du café des géants
Jacques Bonnaffé	...	Le serveur de bord de mer
Séverine Caneele	...	La femme de chambre
Bouli Lanners	...	Le patron du marché
Catherine Routier	...	Femme du bord de la route 1
Martine Delanoy	...	Femme du bord de la route 2
Thérèse Flouquet	...	Femme du bord de la route 3
Jan Hammenecker	...	Jan
Vincent Mahieu	...	Yves
Jean-Marie Hardeman	...	Le pilier de bar
Nand Buyl	...	Le père de Dries

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

female nudity | topless female nudity | f rated | sleeping on a beach | unrequited love | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [France] (French, English) Slant Magazine [Nick Schager]

Country:

Belgium France

Language:

French

Release Date:

27 October 2004 (France)

Also Known As:

When the Sea Rises

Filming Locations:

Grande-Synthe, Nord, France

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$9,753, 15 January 2006, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$23,111, 19 March 2006

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ognon Pictures,Stromboli Films,Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF)

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Dolby SR

Color:

Color Color (Fujicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Irène: You shouldn't introduced me to your parents as your wife.

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Connections

References Canapé (1997)

User Reviews

French actress Yolande Moreau has woven a charming romantic tale featuring common people.

In French cinema,Yolande Moreau and Josiane Balasko share a very special status.They are an integral part of a rare breed of talented actresses who have also taken up film direction to broaden their artistic capabilities.In this manner it can be stated that there are a lot of similarities between Yolande Moreau and Josiane Balasko. However,there are also many differences in their style and treatment of innovative ideas.Josiane Balasko has made some quirky films which have a dream like quality to them.Yolande Moreau seems to be taking the same path with her own wisdom.Quand La Mer Monte has its fair share of happy moments but a lonely mother meeting an innocent loser type material is not at all new for French cinema.However,it is the presentation of this film which is quite unique.We also get to see many talented Belgian cinema actors such as Olivier Gourmet and Bouli Lanners.This is what makes Yolande Moreau an endearing character.This is a film which has been set in northern France,an area considered as backward by people from South France.The film is charming but it has its own annoyances too.By the time viewers are halfway through the film they are able to correctly guess that it would end with a sad event.This is the only major drawback of this deeply personal film as it is strictly for those cinema fans who would like to watch Théâtre Filmé/filmed theater.