
🎬 Title: You Promised Me the Sea / L’air de la mer rend libre
Story: Set in modern-day Rennes, Saïd still resides with his parents while secretly dating Vincent. Faced with family expectations, he reluctantly agrees to an arranged marriage with Hadjira, who, after her own troubled relationship and some legal troubles, feels trapped by her mother’s demands as well. Despite their circumstances, Saïd and Hadjira form an unexpected alliance, striving together for their personal freedom.
⭐ Rating: 5.639 (18 votes)
📅 Release Date: October 4, 2023
⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes
🎭 Genres: Drama
🎬 Director: Nadir Moknèche
✍️ Writer: Nadir Moknèche
🌍 Countries: France
🏢 Production Companies: Le Bureau, Blue Monday Productions
💼 Production:
💰 Budget: $1,200,000

👥 Cast: Youssouf Abi-Ayad (Saïd), Kenza Fortas (Hadjira), Arturo Giusi (Vincent), Saadia Bentaïeb (Zineb), Zinedine Soualem (Mahmoud), Lubna Azabal (Rabia), Zahia Dehar (Fariza), Florence Venant (Barmaid), David Sollazzo (Le Beur), Eddy Frogeais (Monsieur Le Maire)
Editor’s Note: You Promised Me the Sea (2023) is primarily a drama that resonates on a personal level. Under the skillful direction of Nadir Moknèche, the film maintains a captivating rhythm and vividly portrays its setting. Standout performances by Youssouf Abi-Ayad, Kenza Fortas, and Arturo Giusi elevate the narrative. The 1 hour 30 minutes runtime is well-suited for the story being told. While reviews are varied, it’s worth watching for its atmosphere and poignant themes. If the storyline intrigues you, make sure to add it to your watchlist.
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