
Océan (short) (2013)
Release Year: 2013
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Director: Emmanuel Laborie
Writer: Emmanuel Laborie
Production & Genre
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Short
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Story
Océan (short) is set during the summer of 1979 at the beach. Ten-year-old Jean realizes that his parents' marriage is on the rocks; they no longer love each other. Suddenly, the family is confronted with death, an event that forces Jean to grapple with the complexities of life, its violence and human weakness. This realization marks the end of Jean's childhood innocence.
Summary
Océan (short) is a coming-of-age drama directed by Emmanuel Laborie in 2013. Set during a summer holiday at the beach, the short film explores the perspective of ten-year-old Jean as he witnesses his parents' disintegrating marriage and faces a sudden confrontation with death. The story delves into themes of love, loss of innocence, and the harsh realities of life, as Jean discovers the ambivalence and violence hidden beneath the surface of his seemingly idyllic family life.