Capitaine Achab

A Short film of

Philippe Ramos

Produced by

Les Films Hatari

Production year2003

Runtime22 min

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Synopsis

This is the story of a little boy who one day lies down at the foot of a sand dune, exhausted by the violence and misery of the human world. The nearby ocean beckons to him, and the boy finds the strength to start a new life. Becoming a fierce, much-feared sea captain, he proudly bears his biblical name to the four corners of the globe, tirelessly pursuing a herd of sperm whales. One day, the invincible Ahab is dazzled by the appearance of a white whale, Moby Dick.

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Director (1)

Philippe Ramos
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Actors (5)

Valérie Crunchant

Production and distribution (2)

Executive Producer : Les Films Hatari

Co-production : ARTE France

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Executive Producer : Michel Klein

Screenwriter : Philippe Ramos

Director of Photography : Laurent Desmet

Editor : Sophie Deseuzes

Sound Recordist : Philippe Grivel

Costume designer : Catherine Rigault

Production Designer : Philippe Ramos

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Type : Short film
Genres : Fiction
Sub-genre : Literary adaptation , Portrait
Themes : Childhood, Ocean
Production language : French
Production country : France

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News (1)

2004 Directors’ Fortnight

28 APRIL 2004

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Selections (2)

Montreal Festival du Nouveau Cinéma
Canada, 2004
International Competition
Directors' Fortnight
France, 2004
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