Fresh
A work of art that immerses you in a time and place so completely that it could be a documentary.
Richard Nilsen, Arizona Republic
The Widow of Saint-Pierre
2000 · 1h 52m · R
Drama, History, Romance
Directed by
Patrice Leconte
Overview
In 1850, on the isolated French island of Saint-Pierre, a murder shocks the natives. Two fishermen are arrested. One of them, Louis Ollivier, dies in custody. The other, Neel Auguste, is sentenced to death by the guillotine. The island is so small that it has neither a guillotine nor an executioner. While those are sent for Auguste is placed under the supervision of an army Captain.
Director and cast
- Patrice Leconte Director
- Daniel Auteuil as Jean, le capitaine
- Emir Kusturica as Joseph Auguste Néel
- Juliette Binoche as Pauline, l'épouse du capitaine
- Michel Duchaussoy as le gouverneur
- Philippe Magnan as le président Venot
- Christian Charmetant as le commissaire de la Marine
- Philippe du Janerand as le chef douanier
- Reynald Bouchard as Louis Ollivier
- Ghyslain Tremblay as Monsieur Chevassus, le bourreau
- Marc Béland as le soldat Loïc
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
88%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Sad and beautiful.
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
Fresh
A compelling French Canadian drama.
Rita Kempley, Washington Post
Fresh
The film seems to be saying, though, that the taking of a life -- whether by murderers or by the state -- is only possible when we refuse to recognize the humanity in others. And this is a message we all need to hear.
Eric Harrison, Houston Chronicle
Fresh
Issues of life and death, love and friendship play out delicately and powerfully.
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine
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