Into the Blue

"An exceptional true story of resilience, hope and the power of love."

Philippe Croizon, a 26-year-old metal worker at Fonderies du Poitou, had no idea that his life would be turned upside down on March 5, 1994. On that day, the young father received three 20,000 V shocks while trying to dismantle the TV antenna hanging from the chimney of his house in Saint-Rémy-sur-Creuse. After two months in a coma, he woke up with all four limbs amputated. Thus began what he calls his "second life", which has enabled him to overcome his disability, meet his partner, Suzanna Sabino, and achieve some incredible sporting feats, including a swim across the English Channel in less than 24 hours.

Director: Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar

Cast

Pierre Rabine

Philippe Croizon

Lilly-Fleur Pointeaux

Suzana Sabino

Corinne Masiero

Valérie Carbonnel

Pierre Deladonchamps

Christian Sonderegger

Zinedine Soualem

Sandrine Bonnaire

Lolita Chammah