The Waves
2012, Spanish. Directed by Alberto Morais.
After the death of his wife, Miguel decides to take a trip, postponed for many years, Argeles-sur-Mer, a small town in southern France, where thousands of refugees are concentrated for some time.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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- Released
- 13 January 2012
- Original title
- Las olas
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Alberto Morais
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The Waves runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Who directed The Waves?
The Waves (2012) was directed by Alberto Morais and stars Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa, Armando Aguirre, Laia Marull.