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The Midday Ferry
The events take place in Estonia in a summer in the 1960s. The Boy and the Girl want to go from mainland Estonia to the island of Saaremaa, but they do not have any money to buy the ticket to the ferry. They manage to hide themselves into a lorry that carries hay. Because they are smoking while they are on the lorry, a fire breaks out. The problem is, that the ferry is in the middle of the sea.
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Plot Summary
Set against the stark, windswept landscape of Brittany, 'The Midday Ferry' follows a lonely ferryman whose solitary existence is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious woman. As their relationship develops, unspoken tensions and past traumas surface, blurring the lines between reality and memory. The film is a poignant exploration of isolation, desire, and the search for connection in an unforgiving environment.
Critical Reception
Critically acclaimed for its atmospheric direction and powerful performances, 'The Midday Ferry' is considered a significant work in French auteur cinema. Reviewers lauded its poetic visuals and its unflinching portrayal of existential themes, though some found its pacing deliberately slow.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its haunting atmosphere and striking cinematography.
Applauded for its subtle yet profound exploration of human connection and isolation.
Noted for its deliberate pacing and elliptical narrative style.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Brittany, France, with director Jean-Daniel Pollet immersing himself in the rugged coastal landscape to capture its unique atmosphere.
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