The Swallow and the Titmouse
Herr Pierre Van Groot owns two barges. Van Groot, his wife, and his sister-in-law navigate along the north channels between Belgium and France. Herr Pierre transports construction material in his barges but he earns extra francs trafficking in diamonds, which he hides in the boat’s rudder. Pierre engages a new first mate, Michel, who gets wise to the diamond smuggling. The film was shot in 1920, but only shown once in its 80 minute entirety at a private screening in 1924.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | L'Hirondelle et la Mésange |
| Year | 1924 |
| Country | Belgium, France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | André Antoine |
| Runtime | 78 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (8 votes) |
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The director constructs a narrative on the contrast between the visible routine of river life and a hidden criminal world. He relies on documentary precision in depicting barge life, using location shooting to create a sense of total immersion in the environment.
What lingers after viewing is a feeling of rare authenticity and a slow, yet inexorable drama unfolding against the waterways. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: André Antoine
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Watch in quiet evening solitude to absorb the rhythm of river life.
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