10 essential films on the sea
Fans of cinema and the bewitching call of the sea, if you feel the nostalgia for the big blue and look for cinematographic ideas to escape, Orca Retail has what you need!
Embark on a cinematographic journey with this selection of 10 classics of the 7th art, dedicated to the vast expanses and the mysteries of the ocean.
Whether you are looking for thrilling adventures or moving stories on the high seas, these films are there to fill the width width of young and old!
Moby Dick
- Exit year: 1956
- Country of origin: UNITED STATES
- Gender : Drama
- Director: John Huston
- IMDB note: 7.3/10
- Synopsis: Inspired by the classic of Herman Melville, "Moby Dick" follows Captain Ahab in his obsessive quest for the white whale that marked his destiny. A timeless drama exploring madness and revenge on the high seas.
The Little Bather
- Exit year: 1968
- Country of origin: France
- Gender : Comedy
- Director: Robert Dhery
- IMDB note: 6.6/10
- Synopsis: The inventor André Castagnier sees his life turned upside down when his boat prototype, "Le Petit Baigneur", was an unexpected success. This French comedy with Louis de Funès takes spectators on a hilarious and touching adventure.
The teeth of the sea
- Exit year: 1975
- Country of origin: UNITED STATES
- Gender : Thriller, horror
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- IMDB note: 8.1/10
- Synopsis: A large white shark terrorizes the seaside resort of the island of Amity. The police chief, an oceanographer and a fisherman undertake a perilous mission to track him down. A classic nautical suspense.
The big blue
- Exit year: 1988
- Country of origin: France
- Gender : Adventure, drama
- Director: Luc Besson
- IMDB note: 7.5/10
- Synopsis: Two apnea divers, rivals since childhood, are embarking on a quest to reach sea depths. A visual and emotional exploration of the oceans.
Waterworld
- Exit year: 1995
- Country of origin: UNITED STATES
- Gender : Adventure, action, sci-fi
- Director: Kevin Reynolds
- IMDB note: 6.3/10
- Synopsis: In a post-apocalyptic future, "waterworld" offers total immersion in a devastated aquatic world. Look for Kevin Costner sailing through this unique landscape, offering spectacular action scenes and all the fun of the films of the 90s.
Master and order: on the other side of the world
- Exit year: 2003
- Country of origin: United States, Australia
- Gender : Adventure, drama, war
- Director: Peter Weir
- IMDB note: 7.5/10
- Synopsis: Captain Jack Aubrey tracks down an enemy ship through the oceans during the Napoleonic wars, offering an epic adventure at sea and a precise historical reconstruction. Immerse yourself in the Napoleonic wars on the high seas with Russell Crowe!
Aquatic life
- Exit year: 2004
- Country of origin: UNITED STATES
- Gender : Adventure, comedy, drama
- Director: Wes Anderson
- IMDB note : 7.2/10
- Synopsis: Aquatic life takes you to the eccentric adventures of the "Team Zissou" oceanographic team. Between mutinies, pirate attacks and meetings with marine creatures, this comedy offers an adventure as chaotic as poetic.
Pi Odyssey
- Exit year: 2012
- Country of origin: UNITED STATES
- Gender : Adventure, drama, fancy
- Director: Ang Lee
- IMDB note : 7.9/10
- Synopsis: The PI odyssey is an exceptional visual and emotional exploration. Follow Pi Patel in an extraordinary adventure after the sinking of a cargo, sharing its lifeboat with a Bengal Tiger.
Captain Phillips
- Exit year: 2013
- Country of origin: UNITED STATES
- Gender : Biography, drama, thriller
- Director: Paul Greengrass
- IMDB note : 7.8/10
- Synopsis: Based on real facts, the film recounts the capture of Captain Richard Phillips by Somali pirates, and played by Tom Hanks. Palpable tension and exceptional performance make this story a captivating maritime experience.
Moana (Vaiana)
- Exit year: 2016
- Country of origin: UNITED STATES
- Gender : Animation, adventure, comedy
- Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker
- IMDB note : 7.6/10
- Synopsis: "Moana," also known as "Vaiana" in France, follows the story of a courageous young girl who embarks on a daring journey to save her people. Accompanied by the half-god Maui, Moana/Vaiana crosses the ocean and discovers her own destiny linked to the sea. This Disney musical animation offers an epic adventure and inspiring lessons on connection with the ocean and the search for his own identify.
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