Turning Tide (En solitaire)
Directed by: Christophe OffensteinCast list: François Cluzet, Samy Seghir, Virginie Efira, Guillaume Canet, José Coronado, Arly Jover
Country: France and Spain
Year: 2013
Genres: Drama /
Runtime: 96 min.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: Original version in French with Catalan subtitles
The film tells the story of Yann Kermadec. His dreams suddenly come true when he has to replace the DCNS star skipper at the last minute, before the start of the Vendée Globe (a round-the-world non-stop single-handed yacht race). After several days of racing, Yann, who is in the lead, has to stop to repair a damaged rudder. Then, he discovers a young stowaway aboard fleeing Africa to find a better life in Europe. This fact will disrupt his round-the-world journey.
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Subjects: Catalan language and literature / Natural science and social sciences (Primary School) / Citizenship (Primary School) / Natural Science / Social Science, Geography and History / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Citizenship (Sixth Form College) / Design and Technology / French / Computer. Internet. New technologies / Contemporary world /
Topics: education in human values / natural resources, wealth and poverty, commerce, consumption / adolescence, youth / means of transportation and /or traffic safety education / cultural diversity, immigration, emigration / human relations, psychology, sociology / family, family relationships / human rights / sports /
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Links
Free Sailing Courses (videos in French)Mandatory Safety Equipment for Recreational Boats (text in French)
Vendée Globe
Interview with Christophe Offenstein, director
Making-of the film (video)
Interview with François Cluzet, actor
Interview with Samy Seghir, actor
Convention on the Rights of the Child (text in French)
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