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Drift Away movie

🎬 Title: Drift Away / Albatros

Story: In a small town in Normandy, Laurent, a young brigade commander with a gendarmerie, is in the midst of organizing his wedding to Marie, his partner and the mother of his daughter. While he finds fulfillment in his career, he is often confronted with the harsh realities of social struggles. One day, he encounters a farmer who appears to be on the brink of taking his own life and who goes on the run.

⭐ Rating: 5.6 (56 votes)

📅 Release date: 2021-11-03

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 55m

🎭 Genres: Drama

🎬 Director: Xavier Beauvois

✍️ Writers: Xavier Beauvois, Marie-Julie Maille, Frédérique Moreau

🌍 Country: France

🏢 Production Companies: Pathé, Orange Studio, France 3 Cinéma, SCOPE Pictures

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👥 Cast: Jérémie Renier (Laurent), Marie-Julie Maille (Marie), Iris Bry (Carole), Victor Belmondo (Quentin), Olivier Pequery (Pierre), Madeleine Beauvois (Poulette), Geoffroy Sery (Julien), Suzanne Lipinska (Rose-Aimée), Stéphanie Brabant (Séverine Lemonnier), Pierre Creton (Bruno)

Editor’s Note: Drift Away (2021) embraces its dramatic essence without feeling clichéd. Under the direction of Xavier Beauvois, this film maintains a consistent pace and vivid sense of location. The performances by Jérémie Renier, Marie-Julie Maille, and Iris Bry are notably grounded and authentic. With a runtime of 1 hour and 55 minutes, the film unfolds at a measured tempo, ensuring that no scene drags on unnecessarily. The reception has been varied; approach it if you’re in the mood for an atmospheric experience. If the storyline resonates with you, make sure to add it to your watchlist.

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