In Between Waves
In Between Waves

Movie spotlight

In Between Waves

2015
Movie
20 min
French

Camille is eleven. She lives alone with her father Patrick. This morning, Camille secretly comtemplates the sleeping bodies of her father and a young woman, Jeanne.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users75%
Director: Alfonso CuarónGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Romance

Plot Summary

Two former lovers, struggling with the complexities of their past relationship and current lives, find themselves drawn back together amidst a mysterious, city-wide phenomenon. As reality begins to blur and strange occurrences escalate, they must confront their unresolved feelings and decide if their connection can withstand the unraveling world around them.

Critical Reception

In Between Waves received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and strong lead performances. Some reviewers found the narrative to be somewhat ambiguous, while others appreciated its bold thematic exploration and visual style.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its evocative cinematography and melancholic tone.

  • Appreciated for the compelling chemistry between the lead actors.

  • Some critics noted the plot's deliberate pacing and abstract nature.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's artistic direction and the emotional depth of the central romance, though some found the science fiction elements underdeveloped.

Fun Fact

The film's distinctive visual style was heavily influenced by the director's childhood memories of coastal towns.

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