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Jacques Averil leads an idle life which plunges him into weariness and melancholy. When he learns of the suicide of his father, a banker ruined by dark speculation in Icelandic minerals, he decides to take charge. An old friend of his father offers him the opportunity to join as a sailor.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1923 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | René Leprince |
| Runtime | 85 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a tale of redemption through the stark contrast between claustrophobic idleness and the purifying force of the sea. It explores rebirth through physical toil and the abandonment of material pursuits, relying on the visual metaphor of a storm as the protagonist's inner turmoil.
What lingers after viewing is a contemplative, almost meditative experience, where dialogue yields to expressive shots of waves, ropes, and weary faces. A quiet sense of clarity and resilience remains. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: René Leprince
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Watch in a quiet evening, allowing yourself to be drawn into the deliberate rhythm of the sea voyage.
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