Experiencing Interruptions?

INTERVIEW WITH A SHARK (VOST - English dubbed available)

Sharks are capable of communicating, but are humans capable of understanding them?
This is the question Steven Surina, a specialist in shark behavior and body language, asks himself after experiencing the unthinkable: a brutal attack by a bull shark... one he knew very well. No warning signs, no perceptible alert, an incomprehensible failure for someone who has made this behavioral reading his expertise.
Physically unharmed but psychologically shaken, Steven begins a profound self-reflection. How could he have missed a sign? What did he miss in the interaction? This doubt marks the starting point of a personal and scientific quest across the globe.
In the Azores, the Maldives, and then the Philippines, Steven sets out to meet his longtime friends, divers specializing in shark behavior, but above all, people in whom he has deep trust. But beyond their observations, these companions help him gradually rebuild his confidence, restoring meaning where doubt had crept in.
As he progresses in his quest, Steven realizes that it's not just a search for answers about shark behavior, but a reconciliation with himself. He understands that the shark becomes a mirror of his own fears, his need for control, his connection to others and to the living.

  • Pierre-Etienne Larrous
    Director
  • Pierre-Etienne Larrous
    Writer
  • Patrick Metzlé
    Producer
  • Steven Surina
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    nature, wild life, environment
  • Runtime:
    52 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    55,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    France
  • Country of Filming:
    France, Maldives, Mozambique, Philippines, Portugal
  • Language:
    English, French
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE L'IMAGE SOUS MARINE
    MAYOTTE
    France
    May 29, 2026
    official selection
  • INTERNATIONAL OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL
    SAN FRANCISCO
    United States
    April 11, 2026
    MARINE WILDLIFE AWARD
  • FIPADOC
    Biarritz
    France
    January 24, 2026
    official selection
  • ABYSFESTIM
    Mennecy
    France
    January 16, 2026
    official selection
  • PARIS DIVE SHOW
    Paris
    France
    January 9, 2026
  • WORLD OCEAN DAY
    BUENOS AIRES
    Argentina
    June 9, 2026
    official selection
Distribution Information
  • Beliane
    Sales Agent
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Video on Demand, Pay Per View, Airline, Free TV, Paid TV
Director Biography - Pierre-Etienne Larrous

Pierre-Etienne is inspired by various artistic languages such as
cinema, music, sculpture, and dance to tell stories
through his camera.
These arts shape his vision, influence his staging, and
lead him to explore movement, rhythms, and emotions
with a particular sensitivity.
At the heart of his documentary work, Pierre-Etienne strives to
highlight the deep and often complex connection between humans
and nature. He pays particular attention to the marine environment,
and more specifically to sharks, for which he has a fascination.
Through his films, he seeks to deconstruct the image of the
Through his films, he seeks to deconstruct the image
of the “monster” too often associated with these
predators, in order to reveal their true nature:
sensitive, intelligent, and essential to ecological balance
.
His approach to cinema is rooted in narrative writing,
where the codes of fiction are integrated into
documentary narration. This blending of genres
intensifies the emotional and dramatic impact of
his stories.
At the same time, Pierre-Etienne collaborates with other
artistic disciplines, notably dance and music.
He produces choreographic videos and music videos
He directs choreographic videos and music videos
that enrich his staging of movement, whether it be
human bodies in suspension or the fluidity of
underwater animal forms.
This fusion of art and naturalistic exploration
gives his creations a unique visual signature,
combining poetry, sensitivity, and commitment.

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At the heart of his documentary work, Pierre-Etienne strives to
highlight the deep and often complex connection between humans
and nature. He pays particular attention to the marine environment,
and more specifically to sharks, for which he has a fascination.
Through his films, he seeks to deconstruct the image
of the “monster” too often associated with these
predators, in order to reveal their true nature:
sensitive, intelligent, and essential to the balance.