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The Big Blue

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1988 · 168 min Romance Adventure Drama
7.4 / 10 · TMDB

Childhood friends Jacques and Enzo share a passion for the danger of free diving. Jacques, following in the footsteps of his father, who died at sea when Jacques was a boy, harbors a remarkable ability to adjust his heart rate and breathing patterns in the water, with his vital signs more closely resembling those of dolphins than men.

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Original Title Le Grand Bleu
Year 1988
Country France
Genre Romance, Adventure, Drama
Director Luc Besson
Runtime 168 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.4/10 (1562 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Luc Besson

— MovieFinder Editorial

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