The Shiny Shrimps
September 26, 2019
In this dizzy and fizzy comedy, a champion Olympic swimmer who uttered a homophobic slur on national television is forced to coach the Shiny Shrimps, a flamboyant and outrageous water polo team in training for the Gay Games.
OPENING NIGHT FILM + PARTY
Celebrate the opening of French Cinema Now 2019 on Thursday, September 26! Before the screening of The Shiny Shrimps at SIFF Cinema Uptown, enjoy live music from SIFF audience-favorite Pearl Django playing a selection of French gypsy jazz starting at 5:30 PM. After the film, join us for the Opening Night party at Bastille Cafe & Bar to mingle with local fans and enjoy wine and delectable bites.
FILM: SIFF Cinema Uptown
PARTY: Bastille Cafe & Bar (5307 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle)
Tickets
Film Only:
- Non-Members: $14
- Members: $9
Film + Party:
Includes admission to the film, and entry to the Opening Night party at Bastille.
- Non-Members: $20
- Members: $25
Our partner Lyft is offering a discount on rides from SIFF Cinema Uptown to Bastille! With your purchase of a Opening Night Film + Party ticket, you will receive a promo code for 25% off or up to $5 off one ride.
When a champion Olympic swimmer utters a homophobic slur on national television, he is forced to become the reluctant coach of the Shiny Shrimps, a flamboyant and outrageous water polo team in training for the Gay Games in Croatia. Part road-trip saga, part inspirational sports movie, and part celebration of athletes who come in all levels of fabulosity, this dizzy and fizzy comedy reminds us that we're all in the same pool, just trying to stay afloat.
- Original Language Title: Les crevettes pailletées
- Director: Cédric le Gallo, Maxime Govare
- Principal Cast: Nicolas Gob, Alban Lenoir, Michaël Abiteboul, David Baiot, Romain Lancry, Roland Menou, Geoffrey Couet, Romain Brau, Félix Martinez
- Country: France
- Year: 2019
- Running Time: 103 minutes
- Producer: Renaud Chélélékian, Edouard Duprey
- Screenplay: Cédric Le Gallo, Maxime Govare, Romain Choay
- Cinematographers: Jérôme Alméras
- Language: French
- Has Subtitles: Yes