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By the Sea

By the Sea

When we die on the inside, the outside is left wandering dangerously by the sea.

20155.52h 2m

Overview

Set in France during the mid-1970s, Vanessa, a former dancer, and her husband Roland, an American writer, travel the country together. They seem to be growing apart, but when they linger in one quiet, seaside town they begin to draw close to some of its more vibrant inhabitants, such as a local bar/café-keeper and a hotel owner.

Directed by Angelina Jolie
Written by Angelina Jolie
Produced by Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $3.7M

Top Cast

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie

Vanessa

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Roland

Mélanie Laurent

Mélanie Laurent

Lea

Melvil Poupaud

Melvil Poupaud

François

Niels Arestrup

Niels Arestrup

Michel

Richard Bohringer

Richard Bohringer

Patrice

Sarah Naudi

Sarah Naudi

Clarisse

Marika Green

Marika Green

Dress Shop Saleswoman

A

Aldo Buontempo

Fisherman

G

George Camilleri

Georges the Waiter

Themes & Keywords

hotelfrance1970ssailingborderline personality disorderalcoholismgrieftravelconfrontationargumentmustacheunhappinessmarriage problemswoman directorblonde beast

About By the Sea

By the Sea is a drama, romance film released in 2015 exploring themes of hotel, france, 1970s, sailing, borderline personality disorder, alcoholism. Directed by Angelina Jolie, it stars Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent. Set in France during the mid-1970s, Vanessa, a former dancer, and her husband Roland, an American writer, travel the country together. They seem to be growing apart, but when they linger in one quiet, seaside town they begin to draw close to some of its more vibrant inhabitants, such as a local bar/café-keeper and a hotel owner.

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