The Man of the Sea
Nolff, a tough Breton fisherman is happy: his wife has just given birth to a son, Michel. His only wish is to make him a fisherman like him. But when he becomes a man, Michel becomes a good-for-nothing who spends his time in taverns.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | L'Homme du large |
| Year | 1920 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Marcel L'Herbier |
| Runtime | 86 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (12 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its drama on a stark visual dichotomy: the mythic, imposing grandeur of the sea and rocky shores versus the cramped, chaotic interiors of taverns. The frame itself becomes a metaphor, with nature representing duty and purity, and the town symbolizing decay.
What lingers after the final reel is not just a family conflict, but an epic clash of archetypes, a tragedy set against the majestic, unforgiving Breton coastline. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Marcel L'Herbier
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Watch in a quiet room to fully absorb the potent silent imagery and the clash of elemental forces.
🎭 Cast
Jaque Catelain
Michel
Roger Karl
Nolff
Charles Boyer
Guenn la Taupe
Philippe Hériat
Le protecteur
Marcelle Pradot
Djenna
Claire Prélia
La mère de Michel et de Djenna
Suzanne Doris
Lia
Claude Autant-Lara
Un des copains (uncredited)
Dimitri Dragomir
Un des copains (uncredited)
Lili Samuel
La lesbienne (uncredited)
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