The Widow of Saint-Pierre

French writer and director Patrice Leconte delivered another splendid film with this period drama based on a true story. On a remote island, the wife of a military captain takes charge of condemned murderer and rehabilitates him to a good person which has tragic consequences. Leconte masterfully adapted and directed an utterly original film which deals with universal themes of love, trust and redemption amongst others without a false note. Leconte united French stars Juliette Binoche and Daniel Auteuil for the first time who deliver terrific performances along with Serbian director Emir Kusturica who made his acting debut. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.