In 1850, on the isolated French island of Saint-Pierre, a murder shocks the natives. Two fishermen are arrested. One of them, Louis Ollivier, dies in custody. The other, Neel Auguste, is sentenced to death by the guillotine. The island is so small that it has neither a guillotine nor an executioner. While those are sent for Auguste is placed under the supervision of an army Captain.
Cast & crew
Patrice LeconteDirector
Daniel AuteuilJean, le capitaine
Emir KusturicaJoseph Auguste Néel
Juliette BinochePauline, l'épouse du capitaine
Michel Duchaussoyle gouverneur
Philippe Magnanle président Venot
Christian Charmetantle commissaire de la Marine
Philippe du Janerandle chef douanier
Reynald BouchardLouis Ollivier
