The Great Blue

Jacques is homo delphinus — a diver who feels better in the company of dolphins in their marine kingdom than among humans. He competes with his childhood friend Enzo for the championship title in “Free Diving” and breaks further depth records in diving without a cylinder. The struggle, combined with the mutual fascination of both heroes can lead to tragedy. After all, both love the sea and diving in their own way and cannot imagine life without it.

Shot on several continents, Besson's film show contains perhaps the most beautiful underwater scenes in the history of cinema. The seductive, sensual tale begins in the 1950s and flows into modern times in a changing current: from the tension and risk of diving without a cylinder to the delight of the sublime underwater world.

A film created to be seen on the big screen: accompanied by the unforgettable, innovative music of Eric Serra, a regular collaborator of Besson.

2 Caesars for best music and sound