La Baleine

Autumn 1985. A storm awakens the Mediterranean. A village is devastated, crops destroyed. On the beach, the waves have washed up a whale. Dead, it is declared a carrier of disease. Corbac, a sick and misanthropic winegrower, wants to save the cetacean's skeleton from being blown up for sanitary reasons. Day and night, his daughter Mathilde watches as the largest of creatures is paraded piece by piece in front of the church, the school, and the distillery, awakening the unconsciousness and violence of the villagers. Mathilde knows her father. He will see it through to the end...

Director: Sylvère Petit
Genre: Drama

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Michaël Capron
Production: Les Films d'Ici Méditerranée, Iota Production, Imagic TV, Upside Films
Country: Belgium, Spain, France
Language: Français
Budget: $4M
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Sylvère Petit
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Baleine about?
Autumn 1985. A storm awakens the Mediterranean. A village is devastated, crops destroyed. On the beach, the waves have washed up a whale. Dead, it is declared a carrier of disease. Corbac, a sick and misanthropic winegrower, wants to save the cetacean's skeleton from being blown up for sanitary reasons. Day and night, his daughter Mathilde watches as the largest of creatures is paraded piece by piece in front of the church, the school, and the distillery, awakening the unconsciousness and violence of the villagers. Mathilde knows her father. He will see it through to the end...
Who directed La Baleine?
La Baleine was directed by Sylvère Petit.
Who stars in La Baleine?
La Baleine stars Sergi López, Solène Rigot, Bernard Blancan, Moussa Maaskri, Annie Grégorio, Thomas VDB.
What genre is La Baleine?
La Baleine is a Drama film.
What is the budget of La Baleine?
La Baleine had a budget of $4M.
Where was La Baleine produced?
La Baleine was produced in Belgium, Spain, France.