Release Date

13 Nov, 1996

Runtime

01:50: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

Méfie-toi de l'eau qui dort

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Actors

Robin Renucci

Maruschka Detmers

Jean Benguigui

Frankie Pain

Philippe Dormoy

Marina Tomé

Gamil Ratib

Marina Golovine

Yves Verhoeven

Crew

Éric Guichard

Olivier Lorelle

Béatrice Thiriet

Anne Weil

Jacques Deschamps

Frédéric de Ravignan

Louis Soubrier

Bertrand Faivre

Jacques Deschamps