Still Waters Run Deep (1996)
Despite his lifelong efforts, Jean is one of those unfortunate men who can never understand women. This arty, metaphorical French film presents three examples of Jean's difficulties over the course of his long life. Each of the three episodes takes place beside the same river. He is first seen as a small boy playing on the river banks with the teenage girl he secretly loves. She mischievously promises to tell him her darkest secret if only he will perform a certain task for her. The story then takes a more surreal turn as a now-grown Jean, once again beside the river, toys with a beautiful woman at a picnic. She wants a commitment from him, but wily Jean is unwilling to satisfy her. In the final segment, Jean has become an old man and is once again deeply in love.
Cast
- Robin Renucci - Jean
- Maruschka Detmers - Françoise
- Jean Benguigui - Monsieur Salmain
- Frankie Pain - Madame Salmain
- Philippe Dormoy - Rémi
- Marina Tomé - Dominique
- Gamil Ratib - Monsieur Lambert
- Marina Golovine - Claire
- Yves Verhoeven - Jean-Pierre
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Still Waters Run Deep about?
- Despite his lifelong efforts, Jean is one of those unfortunate men who can never understand women. This arty, metaphorical French film presents three examples of Jean's difficulties over the course of his long life. Each of the three episodes takes place beside the same river. He is first seen as a small boy playing on the river banks with the teenage girl he secretly loves. She mischievously promises to tell him her darkest secret if only he will perform a certain task for her. The story then takes a more surreal turn as a now-grown Jean, once again beside the river, toys with a beautiful woman at a picnic. She wants a commitment from him, but wily Jean is unwilling to satisfy her. In the final segment, Jean has become an old man and is once again deeply in love.
- Who directed Still Waters Run Deep?
- Still Waters Run Deep was directed by Jacques Deschamps.
- Who stars in Still Waters Run Deep?
- Still Waters Run Deep stars Robin Renucci, Maruschka Detmers, Jean Benguigui, Frankie Pain, Philippe Dormoy, Marina Tomé.
- How long is Still Waters Run Deep?
- Still Waters Run Deep has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Still Waters Run Deep?
- Still Waters Run Deep is a Drama film.
- Where was Still Waters Run Deep produced?
- Still Waters Run Deep was produced in France.