Movie

Méfie-toi de l'eau qui dort

(fr)

1996

1h50m

Méfie-toi de l'eau qui dort

Drama

Overview: Despite his lifelong efforts, Jean is one of those unfortunate men who can never understand women. This arty, metaphorical French film presents three examples of Jean's difficulties over the course of his long life. Each of the three episodes takes place beside the same river. He is first seen as a small boy playing on the river banks with the teenage girl he secretly loves. She mischievously promises to tell him her darkest secret if only he will perform a certain task for her. The story then takes a more surreal turn as a now-grown Jean, once again beside the river, toys with a beautiful woman at a picnic. She wants a commitment from him, but wily Jean is unwilling to satisfy her. In the final segment, Jean has become an old man and is once again deeply in love.

Status: Released

Release date: November 13, 1996

Countries of origin: France,

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Production companies
  • Les Productions Lazennec
  • La Sept Cinéma
  • Canal+
  • CNC

Top Cast

Robin Renucci

Robin Renucci

as Jean

Maruschka Detmers

Maruschka Detmers

as Françoise

Jean Benguigui

Jean Benguigui

as Monsieur Salmai...

Frankie Pain

Frankie Pain

as Madame Salmain

Philippe Dormoy

Philippe Dormoy

as Rémi

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