1988 · 168 min · PG-13
The Big Blue
Directed by Luc Besson · Romance, Adventure, Drama
The Big Blue (1988) is a Romance film, directed by Luc Besson set in Sicily, Greece, and Andes during the 1960s–1980s. It runs 168 minutes and is rated PG-13.
A sports drama, with a melancholic and contemplative tone. Themes of obsession, friendship, and love & longing run throughout.
Composer
Éric Serra
Cinematography
Carlo Varini
Cast
Rosanna ArquetteJean-Marc BarrJean RenoPaul ShenarSergio CastellittoJean BouiseMarc DuretGriffin Dunne
The world of this film
Premise & themes
Premise
Tone
MelancholicContemplative
Shape
Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction
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