Marius

Set in the Old Port of Marseille, this comedy drama centers on Marius, who works with his father, César, at the La Marine bar. While Marius dreams of leaving his home to explore distant lands by sea, he shares a mutual, secret affection for Fanny, a local seafood vendor. The conflict intensifies when a job offer on an exploratory ship forces Marius to choose between his wanderlust and his feelings for Fanny. This tension is further complicated by Panisse, an older boat merchant and friend of César who also courts Fanny.

The film was written and directed by Daniel Auteuil, marking the first of four listed directing credits in his career. He also served as a producer and starred as César Olivier. The cast includes Raphaël Personnaz as Marius, Victoire Bélézy as Fanny, and Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Honoré Panisse.

Released in 2013, the production earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is moderately positive, with a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDb based on 1,200 votes and a score of 6.4/10 on TMDB from 108 votes.