Synopsis :
With a structure similar to an organic poem, "FINIS
TERRAE" transcends the linear narrative of a mere documentary. Filmed in
1929, in the midst of the French avant-garde movement, this
experimental work was created by Epstein, who mixed the rhythm of
cleverly decorated images with some techniques from German expressionist
cinema, presenting precious images, in "heaven and earth are
protagonists" . A social documentary with bold experiments in the field
of visual anthropology.
The film is the first in a trilogy that portrays island life off the coast of Brittany.
The following works,
"MOR VRAN" in 1931
"L'OR DES MERS" in 1932 complete the series.
Original Title : Finis Terrae (1929)
Directed : Jean Epstein
Duration : 1 h 48 min
Card in French / Subtitles : Portuguese
Genre : Documentary
Country : France
