of Edinburgh.
About this Event
French with English subtitles
On the occasion of the 34th edition of the French Film Festival UK, join us for a screening of the movie Stormy Waters directed by Jean Grémillon. This screening will have an introduction from Dr Pasquale Iannone, Lecturer in Film Studies at the University of Edinburgh. He also produces and hosts Edinburgh Film Podcast.
A dedicated tugboat captain's loyalty is pushed to the limit when he falls into a passionate affair with a woman he saves.
Jacques Prévert cowrote this atmospheric tale of the romantic trials of a tugboat captain, played by the iconic French star Jean Gabin. For André and the other members of the Cyclone’s crew, existence is harshly divided between the danger of the stormy seas and the safety of life at home with their patient women. When André meets temptation in the form of the alluring Catherine during a risky rescue, he comes perilously close to betraying his wife of ten years.
Claustrophobic, meticulously crafted, and dominated by two great French stars of the time –Gabin and Michèle Morgan. The haunting film is distinguished by beautiful tracking shots and cunning special-effects work.
"Claustrophobic tale, meticulously crafted with stars Gabin and Morgan commanding total attention and respect." - Derek Winnert
Director: Jean Grémillon | 1941 | 84 mins | France
Cast: Jean Gabin, Michèle Morgan, Madeleine Renaud
Event venue & nearby stays
Alliance Française Glasgow, 3 Park Circus, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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