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The Widow of Saint-Pierre

Play trailer Poster for The Widow of Saint-Pierre R,  2000,  1h 52m,  Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 91% 77 Reviews Tomatometer 77% 2,500+ Ratings Popcornmeter
91% Tomatometer 77 Reviews 77% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
An emotionally-charged romantic epic about an extraordinary woman poised between two extraordinary men at a pivotal moment in time. Set in 1850 on the desolate and intensely beautiful island of Saint-Pierre, the film is a powerful and provocative examination of grand passions and their consequences. A single twist of fate sets the plot in motion, establishing that the twin forces of character and destiny can work together to alter lives in unexpected and even unimaginable ways.
The Widow of Saint-Pierre

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Critics Consensus

Critics are impressed with The Widow of St. Pierre's intriguing story and beautiful cinematography.

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Richard Nilsen Arizona Republic Apr 20, 2001
A work of art that immerses you in a time and place so completely that it could be a documentary. Go to Full Review
Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post Apr 13, 2001
Sad and beautiful. Go to Full Review
Rita Kempley Washington Post Apr 13, 2001
A compelling French Canadian drama. Go to Full Review
Diana Tuova Spotlight on Film Jul 18, 2024
4/5
The film’s undeniable emotional core, absurdist undertones, resolute performances, as well as the beauty of the cinematography all make The Widow of Saint-Pierre a memorable film. Go to Full Review
Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine Oct 15, 2019
Each of the actors smoulders with quiet strength. Go to Full Review
Jeffrey Overstreet JeffreyOverstreet.com (Ghost.io) Jan 15, 2005
A-
Few films have set up the contrast between the cruel machinery of human justice and the piercing glory of Christian mercy more starkly and profoundly. Go to Full Review
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Patrice Leconte

Director

Juliette Binoche

Madame La

Daniel Auteuil

The Captain

Emir Kusturica

Neel Auguste

Michel Duchaussoy

The Governor

Philippe Magnan

Judge Venot

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The Widow of Saint-Pierre

Madame La (Juliette Binoche). Madame La and Neel Auguste (Juliette Binoche and Emir Kusturica). The Captain (Daniel Auteuil). Neel Auguste (Emir Kusturica). The Captain and Madame La (Daniel Auteuil and Juliette Binoche). Madame La and The Captain (Juliette Binoche and Daniel Auteuil). The Widow of Saint-Pierre (2000) The Widow of Saint-Pierre (2000) View more photos

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Synopsis An emotionally-charged romantic epic about an extraordinary woman poised between two extraordinary men at a pivotal moment in time. Set in 1850 on the desolate and intensely beautiful island of Saint-Pierre, the film is a powerful and provocative examination of grand passions and their consequences. A single twist of fate sets the plot in motion, establishing that the twin forces of character and destiny can work together to alter lives in unexpected and even unimaginable ways.
Director
Patrice Leconte
Producer
Frédéric Brillion, Gilles Legrand
Screenwriter
Claude Faraldo
Distributor
Lionsgate Films, Trimark Home Video
Production Co
Cinémaginaire Inc., Epithète Films, France 3 Cinéma, France 2 Cinema
Rating
R (Brief Violence|Scene of Sexuality)
Genre
Romance
Original Language
Canadian French
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 19, 2000, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.2M
Runtime
1h 52m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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