The Big Blue

The Big Blue

1988 · 168 min · FR · PG-13 · 7.4 (1,638 votes)
Dir. Luc Besson · Starring Rosanna Arquette, Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Paul Shenar, Sergio Castellitto, Jean Bouise · Music Éric Serra

“Danger...Like Passion...Runs Deep”

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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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Immerse yourself in a visually breathtaking, melancholic odyssey beneath the waves. This film evokes a profound sense of awe and spiritual longing, exploring the intoxicating pull of the deep and the human quest for ultimate freedom. It's a dreamlike, intense experience that lingers long after the credits.

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