The Guardian of Camargue(1910)

The Guardian of 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.

The Guardian of Camargue (1910) is a romance and drama film directed by Léonce Perret, released on January 1, 1910 with a runtime of 15m. It stars Joë Hamman and Renée Carl. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.