En solitaire (2013)

It tells the story of Yann Kermadec whose dreams suddenly come true when he has to replace the DCNS star skipper at the last minute before the start of the Vendée Globe (a round-the-world ... See full summary »

Director:

Christophe Offenstein

Writers:

Jean Cottin (scenario), Christophe Offenstein (scenario)

Stars:

François Cluzet, Samy Seghir, Virginie Efira

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
François Cluzet	...	Yann Kermadec
Samy Seghir	...	Mano Ixa
Virginie Efira	...	Marie Drevil
Guillaume Canet	...	Frank Drevil
Karine Vanasse	...	Mag Embling
Arly Jover	...	Anna Bruckner
Dana Prigent	...	Léa Kermadec
Jose Coronado	...	José Monzon (as José Coronado)
Jean-Paul Rouve	...	Denis Juhel
Guillaume Nicloux	...	Le directeur de la course
François Jerosme	...	Animateur PC Course
Emmanuelle Bercot	...	Médecin de la course
Philippe Lefebvre	...	Raphaël Keriou
Lucas Bonnifait	...	Logisticien Team DCNS
Laure Duthilleul	...	La maîtresse d'école

Storyline

It tells the story of Yann Kermadec whose dreams suddenly come true when he has to replace the DCNS star skipper at the last minute before the start of the Vendée Globe (a round-the-world non-stop single-handed yacht race). After several days of racing, Yann, who is in the lead, has to stop to repair a damaged rudder. This will disrupt his round-the-world journey...

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Plot Keywords:

altruism | friendship | sickle cell anemia | emergency treatment | rescue | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Sport

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Details

Official Sites:

Gaumont [France] Official site [Japan]

Country:

France Belgium Spain

Language:

French

Release Date:

6 November 2013 (France)

Also Known As:

Akintiya Karsi

Filming Locations:

Les Sables-d'Olonne, Vendée, France

Box Office

Budget:

€17,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gaumont, Films du Cap, Les, Scope Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Diamonds on the inside
By Ben Harper

User Reviews

The other sailing movie

If you have seen the Robert Redford movie with him sailing completely along, do not expect this to be similar. Only thing that is similar is the main actor is as exceptional. But he does use modern technology to stay in contact with the "outer" world (the "real" world, his family and friends or colleagues), which didn't really happen in "All is lost" with Redford.

This is also a competition movie, where our main character is trying to be first in something. But it seems that not his competitors will be his worst adversary, but someone completely different. If you haven't read the summary, I won't reveal to you, of whom I'm talking about. Be surprised, not only by the plethora of dialog, but how the movie develops. It's tension filled from beginning to end and will be fun to watch even for those not in the know about sailing!