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Movie poster: Le Saphir de Saint-Louis (2015)
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Le Saphir de Saint-Louis

2015 · 35 min Documentary
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

In Saint-Louis Cathedral, at La Rochelle, in a chapel filled with merchant marine ex-votos, there’s a painting that witnesses the tragedy of The Saphir in 1741. This schooner was becalmed for days and days in inter-tropical waters, with 271 slaves and 30 crew members on board. This painting is like a secret door in a Cathedral that opens on to the great History…

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Year 2015
Country France, Spain
Genre Documentary
Director José Luis Guerín
Runtime 35 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (4 votes)

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Le Saphir de Saint-Louis is an acquired taste at 5.2/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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Released in 2015, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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