---
title: "When the Sea Rises"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/when-the-sea-rises-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 64758
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# When the Sea Rises (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/when-the-sea-rises-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

When the Sea Rises is a 2004 film categorized as a drama, comedy, and romance. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes and was released in France on October 27, 2004. It marks the first film written and directed by actress Yolande Moreau and cinematographer Gilles Porte. In addition to directing and writing, Yolande Moreau stars in the film, while Gilles Porte serves as the cinematographer. The plot follows an actress who travels throughout rural France performing a monologue titled Sex and Crime. During her travels, she meets a man and falls in love with him. Following this encounter, she begins assisting him with his own theatrical plays. The production is also known by its original title, Quand la mer monte. This film represents a collaborative effort between its primary creators, who took on multiple roles both in front of and behind the camera to bring the story to the screen. The narrative focuses on the intersection of the protagonist's professional life as a performer and her developing personal relationship.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch When the Sea Rises?
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### Q: Is When the Sea Rises worth watching?
When the Sea Rises holds a community rating of 6.3/10. It offers engaging Drama, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie When the Sea Rises and when was it released?
When the Sea Rises is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2004.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [When the Sea Rises — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/64758)
- [When the Sea Rises (2004) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0410549/fullcredits/)
- [When the Sea Rises (2004) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/64758-quand-la-mer-monte/cast)
- [When the Sea Rises... - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/when-the-sea-rises/cast/2030007098/)

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