Inspired by European cinema and theater of the 60’s and 70’s, By The Sea is Angelina Jolie Pitt’s directorial follow-up to Unbroken, and sees the actress star opposite her husband Brad Pitt as an American couple whose already strained marriage is only worsened when they travel to a picturesque 1970’s French resort. The first teaser has arrived, and while it is more of a mood setting piece, there is no denying this dark relationship drama shows a lot of promise.
The lead pair have already proven themselves to be tremendous actors, and they should be given plenty of opportunity to dig them into these characters. I love the melancholy tone, and just the sheer beauty of some of the shots on display here. This should be one film everyone should keep an eye on.
Released: November 13th (U.S.)/ December 11th (IRL/U.K.)
Synopsis: By the Sea follows an American writer named Roland (Pitt) and his wife,
Vanessa, who arrive in a tranquil and picturesque seaside resort in 1970s France, their marriage in apparent crisis. As they spend time with fellow travelers, including young newlyweds Lea and
François, and village locals Michel and Patrice, the couple begins to come to terms with unresolved issues in their own lives.
