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Paris by the Sea

2007Movie15 min

70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A moving, slow-burning movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

Dream and reality are mixed in Wilson's life. He is a young African immigrant from Benin, who sends letters from Paris to his parents. He tells them about his dangerous trip to Europe through the strait of Gibraltar in Morocco, his successful new life in the french capital and its "sea"...

Feels like

  • Immigrant Story
  • Social Drama
  • Lyrical Narrative
  • Dream vs. Reality
  • Family Correspondence
  • Pathos of Migration
  • Character Study
  • European Experience
  • Hope & Deception

Crew

Directed by
Munir Abbar
Written by
Sebastian Orlac

Everyone

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Facts

December 12, 2007 · 15 min · French

Released
December 12, 2007
Runtime
15 min
Original language
French

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Paris by the Sea worth watching?"

Questions about Paris by the Sea

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Paris by the Sea worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7).

Is Paris by the Sea plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Paris by the Sea in English?

French

No, it was made in French.