Entre la mer et l’eau douce (Between Sweet and Salt Water)
Claude (Gauthier), an ambitious young singer, leaves his small town for the promise of a career in the big city. When he meets a charming young waitress named Geneviève (Bujold), he is instantly smitten. But when he gets a life-changing opportunity, he is forced to choose between this blossoming romance and his lifelong dream.
Director
Michel Brault
An Officer of the National Order of Quebec, Brault was a legendary cinematographer and filmmaker, and the only Canadian to win the Best Director Award at Cannes, for Les Ordres. He also directed Les noces de papier, Mon amie Max, and many other features, along with over 80 credits as a cinematographer, including some of Canada’s most iconic films, such as Pour la suite du monde (which he co-directed), Mon oncle Antoine, and Les Bons débarras. He passed away in 2013.
Writers
Marcel Dubé, Michel Brault, Denys Arcand
Cast
Geneviève Bujold, Claude Gauthier
Producer
Pierre Patry
Genres
Drama, Romance
Interest
Arts and Culture
Original Language
French