Miss Mermaid

Miss Mermaid (2026)



6.4 2026 91 min Belgium, France

Director: Pauline Brunner

Cast: Aloïse Sauvage, Thomas VDB, Alison Wheeler, Annie Mercier, Pierre Philippe

Comedy Drama
Fresh off a divorce, Fanny—a thirty-something cleaning woman from Fécamp—has little more than a sky-blue sofa, a mountain of debt she won’t touch, and a fierce vow to never again “begin her life” with a man. Craving freedom but trapped back in her parents’ home, she’s stuck in a rut. Everything changes when she meets Anemone, a traveling professional mermaid. Seizing the moment, Fanny dives headfirst into the enchanting world of mermaiding.

More About This Film

Miss Mermaid is a French comedy-drama about Fanny, a woman in her thirties who returns home after a divorce with debts and little sense of direction. Her routine begins to change when she meets Anémone, a professional mermaid, and decides to enter the unusual world of mermaiding herself.

Pauline Brunner and Marion Verlé direct the film with a playful approach to friendship, reinvention and self-expression. Aloïse Sauvage stars as Fanny, with Thomas VDB, Alison Wheeler and Annie Mercier among the principal supporting performers.

  • The film was directed by Pauline Brunner and Marion Verlé.
  • Marie Eynard, Marion Verlé and Pauline Brunner wrote the screenplay.
  • Folivari and Panique! are among the credited production companies.
  • The story was filmed in Normandy, including Dieppe, Fécamp and surrounding locations.
  • The film was released theatrically in France on July 1, 2026.

Where to Watch

Miss Mermaid was released theatrically in France and has broadcast partners including Canal+, Ciné+ and France TV. Broader streaming availability will depend on territory and the timing of those rights.