The Widow of Saint-Pierre
2000
RomanceDramaHistory
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.
Rating
Popularity
Origin & Countries
FRCA | fr | Canada,France,St. Pierre and Miquelon
Production
Cinémaginaire,Epithète films,France 2 Cinéma,France 3 Cinéma,CNC,Canal+,Téléfilm Canada,SODEC,Société Radio-Canada
Runtime
112 min.
Status
Released
Release: 4/19/2000
Credits
Patrice LeconteDirector
Daniel AuteuilJean, le capitaine
Emir KusturicaJoseph Auguste Néel
Juliette BinochePauline, l'épouse du capitaine
Michel Duchaussoyle gouverneur
