The Black Beach
Originally released in 2001. The Black Beach is a drama film. directed by Michel Piccoli.
Starring Jerzy Radziwiłowicz, Dominique Blanc, and Jade Fortineau
Synopsis
An exhausted militant wants to take a break from the incessant frenzy surrounding him. His country’s dictatorship is on its last legs and chaos reigns. His wife Sylvie leaves their country for France. She writes about the new democracy struggling to be born back home. His daughter Joyce must hide out in the deserted childhood home in the solitude and infinity of the Black Beach. Several adversaries – the militia of a hazy regime in his native land and the Paris police – wage a strange game of chess in which he is the pawn. Threats abound and he’s haunted by his past, his fears, dead friends. He has three allies: his wife, his daughter, and an old girlfriend from his fighting days.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 8, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Poland
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Telewizja Polska
- Heritage Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Beach about?
An exhausted militant wants to take a break from the incessant frenzy surrounding him. His country’s dictatorship is on its last legs and chaos reigns. His wife Sylvie leaves their country for Fr...
Who directed The Black Beach?
The Black Beach was directed by Michel Piccoli.
How long is The Black Beach?
The Black Beach has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was The Black Beach released?
The Black Beach was released on April 8, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Black Beach?
The main cast of The Black Beach includes Jerzy Radziwiłowicz, Dominique Blanc, Jade Fortineau, Teresa Budzisz-Krzyżanowska, Ignacy Gogolewski.