Veloma


1h 40m 2002

Brief Synopsis

Philippe finishes last by a large margin in a solo sailing race round the world. When he reaches La Rochelle two months after the winner, he has difficulty adjusting to life on land, even though he is well fixed up with his partner Lucie and their six-year-old son Vincent. When he sets off on anothe

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
2002
Production Company
Centre National Du Cinema; Conseil General De La Charente Maritime; Procirep; Tps Cinema; Ville De Rochefort

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

Synopsis

Philippe finishes last by a large margin in a solo sailing race round the world. When he reaches La Rochelle two months after the winner, he has difficulty adjusting to life on land, even though he is well fixed up with his partner Lucie and their six-year-old son Vincent. When he sets off on another voyage, Lucie receives a report that the ship has been found at sea with no sign of Philippe. They have to assume he is dead, but Lucie doesn't want to believe it. Against the advice of everyone, she starts to investigate several mysteries surrounding the disappearance of Philippe.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
2002
Production Company
Centre National Du Cinema; Conseil General De La Charente Maritime; Procirep; Tps Cinema; Ville De Rochefort

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Feature directorial debut for casting & assistant director Marie de Laubier.

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Main Programme) January 23 - Feb 3, 2002.

color

Dolby Digital

Title "Veloma" refers to a Madagascarian word for 'farewell'.