Fidelio, l’odyssée d’Alice, the drama directed by Lucie Borleteau, lands on HBO Max on July 8, 2026. Released in French cinemas on December 24, 2014, this debut feature brings together Ariane Labed, Melvil Poupaud, and Anders Danielsen Lie for a maritime narrative centered on a young mechanic embarking on a cargo ship.
Fidelio, Alice's Odyssey
Film | 2014
Streaming on HBO Max starting July 8, 2026
Drama | Runtime: 1h37
Directed by Lucie Borleteau | Starring Ariane Labed, Melvil Poupaud, Anders Danielsen Lie, Laure Calamy
Country: France
In Fidelio, Alice's Odyssey, Alice, 30, works at sea as a crew member. She leaves her partner Félix on shore and signs on as the ship’s mechanic aboard an old freighter, the Fidelio. On board, she discovers she’s stepping into the role of a man who died recently and rekindles a relationship with Gaël, her first love, who has become the vessel’s captain.
The film follows Alice as she sails from port to port, set against a predominantly male backdrop where sea work, longing, old loves, and life choices collide. Discovering her predecessor’s private journal resonates with her own voyage, amid mechanical glitches, life aboard, and unsettled emotions.
Lucie Borleteau makes her feature debut here, co-writing with Clara Bourreau. The film should appeal to viewers drawn to intimate dramas, sea-set stories, and portraits of women navigating a professional world rarely shown on screen. It’s less for those seeking a spectacular plot or an action-driven maritime film; Fidelio, the Odyssey of Alice favors quiet observation, human relationships, and life aboard.
The official trailer for Fidelio, Alice’s Odyssey offers a window into Alice’s daily life aboard the cargo ship, balancing hands-on mechanical work, rekindled romance, and a crossing at sea.
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