The Shipwreck

A short, somber silent tragedy that builds quiet dread toward a stark, grief-stricken climax.

Directed by

Louis Feuillade

Genres

Drama

Starring

Renée Carl, Maurice Vinot

Overview

Forced to renounce the woman he loves because she is to marry another, a young sailor sets sail for a distant fishing voyage. While the wedding in the village is being celebrated without joy for the bride, a shipwreck drifts towards the shore. The villagers and the wedding party rush to the lifeboat. The body of the former fiancé is brought ashore. The woman who loved him so much, overcome with grief, throws herself upon the lifeless body while the young husband goes mad.

How it feels

Melancholic, bleak, dark and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, love, death, madness

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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