# The Big Blue (1988)

> A sensuous Mediterranean romance turns a free-diving rivalry into an existential struggle between human intimacy and the call of the sea.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/142

## Facts

- Runtime: 168 min
- Genres: Romance, Adventure, Drama
- Director: Luc Besson
- Cast: Rosanna Arquette, Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Paul Shenar, Sergio Castellitto, Jean Bouise, Marc Duret, Griffin Dunne
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095250/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sensuous, melancholic, introspective, immersive evening viewing, ocean themed movie night

## Synopsis

A deep dive into the ocean of human connection and rivalry, where love and competition intertwine.

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