---
title: "Slack Bay"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/slack-bay-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 371865
imdb_id: "tt4726636"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 122
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 283
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Slack Bay (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/slack-bay-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Slack Bay is a 2016 French comedy film directed by Bruno Dumont that was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Set in the summer of 1910 on the north-west coast of France, the film depicts a confrontation between families and a community of fishermen while inspectors Machin and Malfoy investigate mysterious tourist disappearances.

The cultural significance of the film is marked by its selection to compete for the Palme d'Or at Cannes. Its tone is characterized by black humor and moments of absurdity, offering a distinct comedic perspective on early 20th-century coastal life.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Inspectors investigate mysterious tourist disappearances in 1910 France."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Bruno Dumont
- Selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival
- Features black humor and moments of absurdity set on the north-west coast of France

### Caveats & Content Note
- It features messy qualities as noted in festival reviews.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone incorporates black humor and absurdity, reflecting its status as a French comedy directed by Bruno Dumont.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #french-comedy, #summer-1910, #black-humor, #absurd-comedy, #cannes-competition

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Kino Film Collection | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Kino Film Collection | None | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bruno Dumont
- **Networks / Studios**: Twenty Twenty Vision Filmproduktion, Pallas Film, ARTE France Cinéma

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Fabrice Luchini** as *André van Peteghem*
- **Juliette Binoche** as *Aude van Peteghem*
- **Valeria Bruni Tedeschi** as *Isabelle van Peteghem*
- **Jean-Luc Vincent** as *Christian van Peteghem*
- **Brandon Lavieville** as *Ma Loute Brufort*
- **Raph** as *Billie van Peteghem*
- **Didier Després** as *Alfred Machin*
- **Cyril Rigaux** as *Malfoy*
- **Laura Dupré** as *Nadège*
- **Thierry Lavieville** as *L'Eternel Brufort*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Slack Bay?
Streaming availability is listed through platforms offering the film, such as TMDB's watch now options.

### Q: Is Slack Bay worth watching?
It was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, making it notable for festival film enthusiasts.

### Q: What is the runtime of Slack Bay?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes.

### Q: Who directed Slack Bay?
The film was directed by Bruno Dumont.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Slack Bay — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/371865)
- [Slack Bay - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slack_Bay)
- ['Slack Bay' Review ('Ma loute') - Cannes Film Festival 2016](https://variety.com/)
- [Slack Bay (2016) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/371865-ma-loute/cast)
- [Slack Bay (2016) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4726636/)
- [Slack Bay - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Slack_Bay)

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