The Guardian of Camargue
Le Gardian de la Camargue
Synopsis
This charming short film was shot in the Camargue, probably in the same place where Jean Durand filmed his cowboy movies. The plot is very simple. A guardian falls in love with a Parisian. Desperate, he commits suicide when she returns to the capital. But, as always with Perret, we appreciate the framing, the skilful use of the exteriors and the documentary side of life of the time. We see the young Arlesianas in traditional dress go out to collect almonds and return with their baskets to the city. The actor in the role of the guardian overreacts, imitating bombastic despair. But the finale, in which he rides a horse through the waves to find the rest of death, preserves its charm intact. Perret knows how to set the rhythm of a sequence and give it the necessary atmosphere.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Léonce Perret
- Original Title
- Le Gardian de la Camargue
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Société des Etablissements Gaumont (FR)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Léonce Perret
Georges Specht
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Specht
Director of Photography
Léonce Perret
Director
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What is The Guardian of Camargue about?
This charming short film was shot in the Camargue, probably in the same place where Jean Durand filmed his cowboy movies. The plot is very simple. A guardian falls in love with a Parisian. Desperate, he commits suicide when she returns to the capital. But, as always with Perret, we appreciate the framing, the skilful use of the exteriors and the documentary side of life of the time. We see the young Arlesianas in traditional dress go out to collect almonds and return with their baskets to the city. The actor in the role of the guardian overreacts, imitating bombastic despair. But the finale, in which he rides a horse through the waves to find the rest of death, preserves its charm intact. Perret knows how to set the rhythm of a sequence and give it the necessary atmosphere.
Who directed The Guardian of Camargue?
The Guardian of Camargue was directed by Léonce Perret.
Who stars in The Guardian of Camargue?
The principal cast of The Guardian of Camargue includes Joë Hamman, Renée Carl.
When was The Guardian of Camargue released and how long is it?
The Guardian of Camargue was released in 1910 with a total runtime of 15m.