Slack Bay 2016

Overview

Slack Bay is a 2016 French comedy film directed by Bruno Dumont. Set on the north-west coast of France during the summer of 1910, the film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. The plot follows inspectors Machin and Malfoy as they investigate the mysterious disappearances of several tourists on the beaches of Slack Bay. This area is home to a strange community of fishermen. The narrative depicts a confrontation between two families, the local fishermen and the snobbish Van Peteghems. Amidst these events, Ma Loute, the son of the fisherman family, and Billie, the daughter of the Van Peteghems, fall in love. The film is characterized by its use of black humor and moments of absurdity. It features extravagant costumes and seascapes, with a cast including Fabrice Luchini, Juliette Binoche, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, and Jean-Luc Vincent. The production is noted for its visual presentation and the use of non-professional actors within the cast.