The Boat Race


1h 40m 2000

Brief Synopsis

Fifteen-year-old Alex lives alone with his father, enduring relentless physical abuse. To escape this daily nightmare, Alex rows on the Meuse river, hoping one day to win the Belgian Singles Championships. Through his coach Sergi and his love interest Muriel, Alex rediscovers the human values he has

Film Details

Also Known As
Boat Race, La Regate, Regate
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2000
Production Company
ArtTmis Production; Pyramide Films; Samsa Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

Synopsis

Fifteen-year-old Alex lives alone with his father, enduring relentless physical abuse. To escape this daily nightmare, Alex rows on the Meuse river, hoping one day to win the Belgian Singles Championships. Through his coach Sergi and his love interest Muriel, Alex rediscovers the human values he has lost but it takes a long and tough learning curve.

Film Details

Also Known As
Boat Race, La Regate, Regate
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2000
Production Company
ArtTmis Production; Pyramide Films; Samsa Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States October 2000

Shown at Rome International Film Festival (Alice in the City - Competition) October 15-23, 20009.

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States October 2000 (Shown at Rome International Film Festival (Alice in the City - Competition) October 15-23, 20009.)