# The Widow of Saint-Pierre (2000)

> On a remote nineteenth-century island, a condemned murderer’s unexpected kindness transforms him into a community beloved by the very society awaiting his execution.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/32236

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama, History
- Director: Patrice Leconte
- Cast: Daniel Auteuil, Emir Kusturica, Juliette Binoche, Michel Duchaussoy, Philippe Magnan, Christian Charmetant, Philippe du Janerand, Reynald Bouchard
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0191636/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, compassionate, contemplative, quiet evening, historical film night

## Synopsis

A tale of love and redemption unfolds on a remote island, where a man faces the ultimate punishment for a crime of passion.

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