# Water Lilies (2007)

> Three teenage girls confront desire, jealousy, and the uncertain boundary between friendship and first love in the charged world of synchronized swimming.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5868

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Céline Sciamma
- Cast: Pauline Acquart, Louise Blachère, Adèle Haenel, Warren Jacquin, Christel Baras, Marie Gili-Pierre, Alice de Lencquesaing, Claire Pierrat
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0869977/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, intimate, provocative, quiet evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of young love and friendship unfolds beneath the surface of a swimming pool.

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