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Maelström

Maelström

20006.21h 27m

Overview

A young woman's life spirals into chaos after she is involved in a hit-and-run accident. Then she encounters a mysterious man named Evian who offers her an opportunity for redemption. Narrated by a fish.

Directed by Denis Villeneuve
Written by Denis Villeneuve
Produced by Roger Frappier, Luc Vandal
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Top Cast

Marie-Josée Croze

Marie-Josée Croze

Bibiane Champagne

Jean-Nicolas Verreault

Jean-Nicolas Verreault

Evian

Stephanie Morgenstern

Stephanie Morgenstern

Claire Gunderson

Pierre Lebeau

Pierre Lebeau

The Fish (voice)

K

Kliment Denchev

Head-Annstein Karlsen

John Dunn-Hill

John Dunn-Hill

Fishmonger

Bobby Beshro

Bobby Beshro

Philippe Champagne

Marie-France Lambert

Marie-France Lambert

Marie-Jeanne Sirois

Luis Oliva

Luis Oliva

Fishmonger's Employee

Robin Aubert

Robin Aubert

Gas Station Clerk

Themes & Keywords

abortionpretentious

About Maelström

Maelström is a drama, comedy film released in 2000 exploring themes of abortion, pretentious. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, it stars Marie-Josée Croze, Jean-Nicolas Verreault, Stephanie Morgenstern. A young woman's life spirals into chaos after she is involved in a hit-and-run accident. Then she encounters a mysterious man named Evian who offers her an opportunity for redemption. Narrated by a fish.

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