By the Sea

A slow, quiet plunge into a marriage's quiet devastation, with voyeuristic tension and raw emotional weight.

Directed by

Angelina Jolie

Genres

Drama, Romance

Starring

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent

Tagline

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

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.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic and tense. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Grief, isolation, family, obsession

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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