Summary

Jacques and Enzo spend their days as young boys free diving in the Med until Jacques’ father dies in a tragic accident.  Years later Jacques is working with some scientists who monitor his almost dolphin-like state while he is diving.  He meets Johanna who has come to sort out an insurance issue.  She has to return home before she gets to know Jacques, so when she hears that Jacques will be in Italy for some diving championships, she makes up a story to get her firm to send her to Italy.  Enzo is also there at the championships – he actually orchestrated for Jacques to be there.  The story is essentially about the difficult relationship between Jacques and Johanna as well as the rivalry between Jacques and Enzo.

Review

It’s long!  I think this is one you should watch if you are interested in diving, if only so you can say you’ve watched it.  I found it a little long, but I did quite enjoy it.  I also know people who thought it was a waste of time.  If you have the opportunity to watch it, give it a chance – some of the underwater cinematography was captivating – but then I wish I lived underwater, so there you are!

IMDB link:  Le Grand Bleu

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