World premiering on the Plage, it tells the story of « the little fiancée of the Atlantic », who’s career reached its peak with her victory of the Route du Rhum in 1990.
Acting
Caillard captures Flo's feral charisma and crushing vulnerability.
Direction
Danon makes open water feel claustrophobic and infinite.
Practical Effects
Real sailing footage that'll make you seasick on your couch.
Director
Géraldine Danon
Stéphane Caillard
Florence Arthaud
Alexis Michalik
Olivier de Kersauson
Alison Wheeler
Yoyo
Pierre Deladonchamps
Jean-Marie Arthaud
Charles Berling
Jacques Arthaud
Marilyne Canto
Anne-Marie Arthaud
Samuel Jouy
Jean-Claude Parisis
Grégoire Colin
Christian Garrel
Olivier Loustau
Le Rouzic
Paul Bartel
Philippe Monnet
Théo Cholbi
Philippe Poupon
Achille Reggiani
Alain Gabbay
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Stéphane Caillard trained for six months with actual skippers; she could solo sail by wrap.
Flo's 1990 victory made her the first woman to win a major solo transatlantic race—France treated her like a god, then forgot her.
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