SummaryFor years, Marie (Rampling) and Jean (Cremer) have happily spent their vacation together in the Landes region of western France. But this summer, while Marie naps on the beach, her husband vanishes without a trace.
Directed By:François Ozon
Written By:François Ozon, Emmanuèle Bernheim, Marina de Van, Marcia Romano
Under the Sand
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Ozon -- has finally hit a home run, and Rampling is his most remarkable RBI.
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Fascinating, visually gorgeous cinematic study that will frustrate some viewers by its ambiguity.
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An exquisite reflection on personal bereavement.
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Ozon has crafted a near-perfect film, a mournful, moving kind of cinema poetry.
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A beautifully acted, carefully written meditation on one woman's grief, the enigma of imagination, the persistence of desire and -- let's face it -- the power of denial.
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Unexpectedly subtle cinematic style.
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This is Rampling's film, and she's never less than surprising, never less than a revelation.
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Nov 25, 2021
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This is a somewhat unsettling film. Its quite subtle in its delivery and it features a good, solid performance from Charlotte Rampling as Marie Drillon. Its one of those films in which its what isn't said, rather than what is, that perhaps tells you more about the main characters thoughts/emotions. Its a good watch with a fairly moving ending and so I'd recommend this film.
Production Company:
- Fidélité Productions
- Euro Space
- Haut et Court
- Arte France Cinéma
- Canal+
Release Date:May 4, 2001
Duration:1 h 32 m
Tagline:Can love vanish without a trace?
Awards
César Awards, France
• 3 Nominations
European Film Awards
• 2 Nominations
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
