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  • 2001
  • R
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 52 m
  • 2001
  • R
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 52 m
The Widow of Saint-Pierre

Summary 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, a remote French territory off the coast of Newfoundland, the film is a powerful and provocative examination of grand passions and t...

Directed By: Patrice Leconte

Written By: Claude Faraldo, Patrice Leconte

  • 2001
  • R
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 52 m
  • 2001
  • R
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 52 m

The Widow of Saint-Pierre

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Summary 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, a remote French territory off the coast of Newfoundland, the film is a powerful and provocative examination of grand passions and t...

Directed By: Patrice Leconte

Written By: Claude Faraldo, Patrice Leconte

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 27 Critic Reviews
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81% Positive
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15% Mixed
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4% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 27 Critic Reviews
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81% Positive
22 Reviews
15% Mixed
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A grand, dark, grave, severe piece of first-rate cinema.
By Jay Carr FULL REVIEW
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.
By Lisa Schwarzbaum FULL REVIEW
80
Definitely worth a chance: although everyone in this fog-shrouded setting makes grand sacrifices, all you'll lose are a few tears.
By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW
80
Binoche is especially subtle and radiant in another splendid drama from Leconte.
By Richard Corliss FULL REVIEW
75
It doesn't get much more romantic than this.
By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW
60
Leconte films in an austere yet invigorated style; the action never settles into stiff tableaux.
By Peter Rainer FULL REVIEW
30
It's not badly made, but it's a drag. Leconte's virtues can't overcome the plodding glumness that prevails.
By Charles Taylor FULL REVIEW

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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
Genres
Tagline A true story of revenge and redemption, fear and forgiveness, and the true meaning of love.
Website http://www.juliettebinoche.net/la-veuve-de-saint-pierre.html
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Awards

Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
Moscow International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Chlotrudis Awards
• 2 Nominations

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