Water Lilies (2007)
Original title: Naissance des pieuvres
Water Lilies is a 2007 French-language drama movie directed by Céline Sciamma, with a running time of 1h 25m. It stars Pauline Acquart, Louise Blachère and Adèle Haenel.
Set during a sultry summer in a French suburb, Marie is desperate to join the local pool's synchronized swimming team, but is her interest solely for the sake of sport or for a chance to get close to Floriane, the bad girl of the team? Sciamma, and the two leads, capture the uncertainty of teenage sexuality with a sympathetic eye in this delicate drama of the angst of coming-of-age.
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What is Water Lilies about?
Set during a sultry summer in a French suburb, Marie is desperate to join the local pool's synchronized swimming team, but is her interest solely for the sake of sport or for a chance to get close to Floriane, the bad girl of the team? Sciamma, and the two leads, capture the uncertainty of teenage sexuality with a sympathetic eye in this delicate drama of the angst of coming-of-age.
When was Water Lilies released?
Water Lilies was released on 17 May 2007.
How long is Water Lilies?
Water Lilies runs 1h 25m.
Who made Water Lilies?
Water Lilies was directed by Céline Sciamma.
Where can I watch Water Lilies?
Water Lilies is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Water Lilies
Stream: Criterion Channel
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Cast
- Pauline Acquart as Marie
- Louise Blachère as Anne
- Adèle Haenel as Floriane
- Warren Jacquin as François
- Christel Baras as L'inspectrice
- Marie Gili-Pierre as La caissière
- Alice de Lencquesaing as Fille vestiaire
- Claire Pierrat as Fille vestiaire 2
- Barbara Renard as Natacha
- Esther Sironneau as La vendeuse
- Jérémie Steib as Le masseur
- Yvonne Villemaire as La voisine