Black Ocean
Originally released in 2011. Black Ocean is a drama film. directed by Marion Hänsel. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Adrien Jolivet, Nicolas Robin, and Romain David
Synopsis
Though its aftertitles detailing the history of French nuke experiments suggest otherwise, writer/director Marion Hänsel’s Black Ocean is not a political treatise or a history lesson, instead taking advantage of the remote, isolated environments in which the experimentation took place – as well as the monumental imagery of the act itself – in order to communicate a more universal story about the power of awe. Ocean principally follows three young sailors on a French naval vessel in 1972, who are on course for an unknown destination in order to help carry out the bomb tests they’ve yet to personally witness. The film is essentially divided into two parts: before and after the blast.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 22, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Ocean about?
Though its aftertitles detailing the history of French nuke experiments suggest otherwise, writer/director Marion Hänsel’s Black Ocean is not a political treatise or a history lesson, instead ta...
Who directed Black Ocean?
Black Ocean was directed by Marion Hänsel.
How long is Black Ocean?
Black Ocean has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Black Ocean released?
Black Ocean was released on June 22, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Ocean?
The main cast of Black Ocean includes Adrien Jolivet, Nicolas Robin, Romain David, Alexandre de Sèze, Jean-Marc Michelangeli.