The Little Mermaid (1980)
Love makes us do strange things...
A 40-year-old mechanic whistles at a passing teenager; she stops and upbraids him. In embarrassment, he claims he was whistling at her companion, her 14-year-old cousin, Isabelle. This changes Isabelle's outlook on life: her favorite story is Anderson's "Little Mermaid," and she thinks that in Georges she's found her prince. She follows him, engages him in conversation, and turns up at his flat. At first, he pushes her away and tells her she's nuts, but slowly he finds that she brings out of him a playful self, and he likes her devotion. The attraction builds, threatening Georges' adult relationships, including that with Nelly, his sweetheart. Where on earth can this affair lead?
Director: Roger Andrieux
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: August 20, 1980
Cast
- Philippe Léotard - Georges Maréchal
- Laura Alexis - Isabelle Pélissier
- Évelyne - Nelly
- Marie Dubois - Bénédicte Pélissier
- Marianne Winquist - Véronique
- Diana Sorel - Claire
- Nadège Clair - Une sœur d'Isabelle
- Jean Franval - Harcour
- François Dyrek - Un ami de Georges
- André Penvern - Un ami de Georges
Screenplay
- Roger Andrieux
- Yves Dangerfield (Novel)
Music: Alain Jomy
Cinematography: Robert Alazraki
Editing: Kenout Peltier
Production: Apple Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Roger Andrieux
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Little Mermaid about?
- A 40-year-old mechanic whistles at a passing teenager; she stops and upbraids him. In embarrassment, he claims he was whistling at her companion, her 14-year-old cousin, Isabelle. This changes Isabelle's outlook on life: her favorite story is Anderson's "Little Mermaid," and she thinks that in Georges she's found her prince. She follows him, engages him in conversation, and turns up at his flat. At first, he pushes her away and tells her she's nuts, but slowly he finds that she brings out of him a playful self, and he likes her devotion. The attraction builds, threatening Georges' adult relationships, including that with Nelly, his sweetheart. Where on earth can this affair lead?
- Who directed The Little Mermaid?
- The Little Mermaid was directed by Roger Andrieux.
- Who stars in The Little Mermaid?
- The Little Mermaid stars Philippe Léotard, Laura Alexis, Évelyne, Marie Dubois, Marianne Winquist, Diana Sorel.
- How long is The Little Mermaid?
- The Little Mermaid has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Little Mermaid?
- The Little Mermaid is a Drama film.
- Where was The Little Mermaid produced?
- The Little Mermaid was produced in France.