
SummaryAn 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, a remote French territory off the coast of Newfoundland, the film is a powerful and provocative examination of grand passions and their cons... Read More
Directed By:Patrice Leconte
Written By:Claude Faraldo, Patrice Leconte
The Widow of Saint-Pierre
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
81% Positive
22 Reviews
22 Reviews
15% Mixed
4 Reviews
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4% Negative
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100
A grand, dark, grave, severe piece of first-rate cinema.
91
The subtle selectivity of Leconte's eye, how he moves with great control from gesture to gesture, is matched by the disciplined intensity of the performances.
80
Definitely worth a chance: although everyone in this fog-shrouded setting makes grand sacrifices, all you'll lose are a few tears.
80
Binoche is especially subtle and radiant in another splendid drama from Leconte.
75
It doesn't get much more romantic than this.
60
Leconte films in an austere yet invigorated style; the action never settles into stiff tableaux.
30
It's not badly made, but it's a drag. Leconte's virtues can't overcome the plodding glumness that prevails.
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Production Company:
- Cinémaginaire Inc.
- Epithète Films
- France 2 Cinéma
- France 3 Cinéma
Release Date:Feb 23, 2001
Duration:1 h 52 m
Rating:R
Tagline:A true story of revenge and redemption, fear and forgiveness, and the true meaning of love.
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
Moscow International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Chlotrudis Awards
• 2 Nominations




























