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Atlantiques (2009)

2009 • 16m • Drama, Documentary • Not Rated
On September 25, 2026
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CinemaSerf on Atlantiques

7/10 · Oct 18, 2025

A man finds himself apart from his loved one and spends time with companions near a fire on Senegal's shore, contemplating a reunion somewhere else. Their conversation, which unfolds organically, shifts to thoughts of leaving behind their routine lives and venturing out onto the ocean. One remarks that “the ocean has no borders,” while another notes it "has nothing to hold on to," as they start to consider the emotional and physical dangers of any voyage alongside the potential loss of what they already possess—even their own safety. This short film manages to incorporate a good deal of philosophical reflection within its fifteen-minute length, utilizing an observational photographic style that draws viewers closely into their discussion. The back-and-forth dialogue appears to carefully balance the advantages and disadvantages of their potentially dangerous plan, giving the audience some insight into what motivates people to pursue a more desirable existence, even if they don't know where they’re going or whether it will be hospitable. It didn't fully explore the complexities involved, but I still think it's worth seeing.

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