Plongeurs

In Marseille, Plongeurs are known for diving from extreme heights into the mediterranean sea. They are both applauded and vilified, regularly featuring in music videos, viral reels and local news; where journalists report romantic accounts of their exploits. Each summer, a death or severe accident occurs often leading the press to turn on the community, making them mascots for the city’s social ills. The film captures the story of these young men, as they navigate the uneasy transition from boyhood to adulthood; looking beyond adrenaline to reveal how this hazardous pastime helps them to articulate their complex identities and experiences.

Country:

United Kingdom,

France

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

12 minutes

Year:

2025

Director:

Hector Aponysus

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Company:

Park Pictures UK

Cast:
Mohamed Benhadda

Crew:
Hector Aponysus

Director

Jaime Ackroyd

Director of Photography

Fran Thompson

Executive Producer

Shelley Jones

Executive Producer

Fred Deedes

Producer