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202512 minPGdoc-short

Plongeurs

202512 minPGdoc-short

Each summer, a death or severe accident occurs among the Plongeurs, young men diving from extreme heights into the Mediterranean Sea in Marseille.

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Hector Aponysus

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Each summer, a death or severe accident occurs among the Plongeurs, young men diving from extreme heights into the Mediterranean Sea in Marseille.

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Hector Aponysusdirector

Mohamed Benhaddacast

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Young men in Marseille dive from extreme heights into the Mediterranean Sea. Known as Plongeurs, they capture attention through music videos, viral clips, and local news stories. Each summer brings accidents, leading to media scrutiny and criticism. The film follows these divers as they transition from boyhood to adulthood, using their dangerous passion to express their identities and experiences. The runtime is 12 minutes.

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