Finis Terrae

Finis Terrae

1929 · 80 min · FR · 7.1 (27 votes)
Dir. Jean Epstein · Starring Gibois, Jean-Marie Laot, Malgorn, François Morin, Pierre, Ambroise Rouzic
Drama

On the islet Bannec, off the coast of Brittany, four fishermen have set up camp for three months to harvest seaweed. If processed correctly, the ash of the seaweed can be sold for high prices. It is therefore burnt in several large piles on the island.

VIBE

A stark, elemental portrait of men against the sea. It feels raw and deeply human, capturing the grueling rhythm of life and labor in a harsh, beautiful landscape. A meditative, almost spiritual experience.

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