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Release Year2001
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History, War
Votes1
DirectorLuc Béraud
WritersLuc Béraud
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDes croix sur la mer
About Des croix sur la mer
On August 5, 1944, in Brittany, civilians fell into the hands of the German army. Among them, Jean Palu, a man like the others, who looks back on his life. Between failure and illness, he paints a bitter picture of his life.
Directed by Luc Béraud, Des croix sur la mer leans on a strong ensemble — Laurent Malet, Isabelle Renauld, Marie Guillard — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2001.
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