Swimming Instructor (1979)

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Marie, the charming daughter of Italian immigrants, has a dream : to become rich. In Roubaix, where she lives, she meets and marries small-time crooner Marcel Potier. Together they leave for the South of France where they live happily but poorly. Now, Marie hasn't forgotten her hopes of wealth and with this aim still in mind she pushes Marcel into becoming the swimming instructor of Achille Zopoulos, an oil tycoon.

Director: Jean-Louis Trintignant
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Jean-Jacques Flori
Editing: Henri Lanoë
Production: Nadja Films, Odyssey
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Teacher-Student Relationship, Reflections on Life and Death

Keywords

greed, marathon, teacher, wealth, death

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swimming Instructor about?
Marie, the charming daughter of Italian immigrants, has a dream : to become rich. In Roubaix, where she lives, she meets and marries small-time crooner Marcel Potier. Together they leave for the South of France where they live happily but poorly. Now, Marie hasn't forgotten her hopes of wealth and with this aim still in mind she pushes Marcel into becoming the swimming instructor of Achille Zopoulos, an oil tycoon.
Who directed Swimming Instructor?
Swimming Instructor was directed by Jean-Louis Trintignant.
Who stars in Swimming Instructor?
Swimming Instructor stars Guy Marchand, Jean-Claude Brialy, Stefania Sandrelli, Moustache, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Benoît Ferreux.
How long is Swimming Instructor?
Swimming Instructor has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Swimming Instructor?
Swimming Instructor is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was Swimming Instructor produced?
Swimming Instructor was produced in France.
What are the themes of Swimming Instructor?
The themes of Swimming Instructor include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Teacher-Student Relationship, Reflections on Life and Death.