The Widow of Saint-Pierre Poster

The Widow of Saint-Pierre

Not Rated Romance Drama History

Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Emir Kusturica, Juliette Binoche, Michel Duchaussoy, Philippe Magnan

Writer: Patrice Leconte, Claude Faraldo

Release Date:
April 19, 2000
Ratings:
6.6 / 10
Director:
Patrice Leconte
Companies:
Cinémaginaire

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.