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When the Sea Rises (2004)

Quand la mer monte... (original title)
| Comedy, Drama, Romance | 27 October 2004 (France)
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Directors:

Yolande Moreau, Gilles Porte

Writers:

Yolande Moreau, Gilles Porte

Stars:

Yolande Moreau, Wim Willaert, Olivier Gourmet | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Yolande Moreau ... Irène
Wim Willaert ... Dries
Olivier Gourmet ... Le policier
Jackie Berroyer ... Le journaliste Béthune
Philippe Duquesne 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 Catherine Routier ... Femme du bord de la route 1
Martine Delanoy Martine Delanoy ... Femme du bord de la route 2
Thérèse Flouquet Thérèse Flouquet ... Femme du bord de la route 3
Jan Hammenecker Jan Hammenecker ... Jan
Vincent Mahieu Vincent Mahieu ... Yves
Jean-Marie Hardeman Jean-Marie Hardeman ... Le pilier de bar
Nand Buyl Nand Buyl ... Le père de Dries
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Country:

Belgium | France

Language:

French

Release Date:

27 October 2004 (France) See more »

Also Known As:

When the Sea Rises See more »

Filming Locations:

Grande-Synthe, Nord, France See more »
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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$9,753, 15 January 2006, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$23,111, 19 March 2006
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Production Co:

Ognon Pictures, Stromboli Films, Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | Dolby SR

Color:

Color | Color (Fujicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Irène: You shouldn't introduced me to your parents as your wife.
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Travelling players in a world of their own
27 February 2006 | by higsonr – See all my reviews

Yolande Moreau and Gilles Porte have created a unique and charming film about travelling players. Anyone who has ever watched carnies at work, or seen a little theatre troupe or circus people in a small town, and wondered about their lives, will love this film. Set around the north of France, and definitely not in scenic touristy areas, it is a love story with a difference. And vivre la difference, as they say. It is based on Yolande's actual stage show, which is a strange one-woman murder mystery, performed in a mask. She's not pretty but is strangely alluring. Each night she chooses a "chicken" from the audience to play her on stage lover, and when Dries, who comes from a carnival family, catches the show, he wants nothing more than to be her chicken in real life. Moreau well deserved the Cesar 2005 for Best Actress and Best First Movie. There are no whiz bang effects, no great scenery and no big budget, just quietly wonderful performances and warm, clever script.
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