Finis Terrae

Synopsis

Two young men eke out a living by harvesting seaweed to burn for prized soda. When one of the cuts his thumb and an infection set in, it challenges the boundaries of their relationship and galvanises the neighbouring community. Director Jean Epstein blends documentary authenticity with cinematic invention (Robin Baker, BFI London Film Festival, 2019).

Language

French (Standard)

Country

France

Year of production

1929

Subjects

Film studies

Keywords

early cinema; French cinema

Credits

Director

Jean Epstein

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0 PAL

Price

£26.00

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

80 minutes

Year

2019

Production Company

Name

Societe Generale de Films

Distributor

 

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