Plongeurs

Overview

In Marseille, Plongeurs are known for diving from extreme heights into the mediterranean sea. They are both applauded and vilified, regularly featuring in music videos, viral reels and local news; where journalists report romantic accounts of their exploits. Each summer, a death or severe accident occurs often leading the press to turn on the community, making them mascots for the city’s social ills. The film captures the story of these young men, as they navigate the uneasy transition from boyhood to adulthood; looking beyond adrenaline to reveal how this hazardous pastime helps them to articulate their complex identities and experiences.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 1, 2025

Original language

English

Production

Park Pictures UK

Cast

Mohamed Benhadda

Director

Hector Aponysus

Producer

Fran Thompson,Shelley Jones,Fred Deedes,Romuald Sintes,Anaïs Brémond

Cinematography

Jaime Ackroyd

Budget

$35,000

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt34669466