Pêcheur d’Islande | 1924 | Drama Romance

Title: Pêcheur d’Islande | 1924 | Drama Romance Director: Jacques de Baroncelli Studio: Société des Cinéromans Starring: Charles Vanel, Sandra Milowanoff, Georges Charlia, Jane Pierson, Pierre Magnier Based on: Novel Pêcheur d’Islande by Pierre Loti Release Date: 1924 Runtime: Approximately 90 minutes Format: Silent black and white Country: France Language: Silent with French intertitles Genres: Drama Romance --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Life in the Breton fishing village 00:20:00 Love between Yann and Gaud 00:40:00 Departure for the Iceland fishing grounds 01:00:00 Hardships at sea 01:20:00 Tragic outcome --- Summary: Pêcheur d’Islande tells the story of Yann Gaos, a Breton fisherman who leaves his fiancée Gaud to sail to the dangerous fishing waters near Iceland. As Gaud waits anxiously at home, the film follows Yann and his fellow sailors as they face brutal storms and the constant threat of death at sea. The story contrasts quiet village life with the unforgiving ocean, portraying love, duty, and sacrifice within a harsh maritime world. --- Background: The film was directed by Jacques de Baroncelli and adapted from Pierre Loti’s famous 1886 novel, a cornerstone of French literary naturalism. Shot on coastal locations in Brittany, the production emphasized realism and atmosphere, capturing both the beauty and danger of the fishing life. It was one of the most respected French silent dramas of the mid-1920s. --- Trivia: The film is one of several screen adaptations of Pierre Loti’s novel. Charles Vanel later became one of France’s most important film actors. The story is set among Breton fishermen who worked the Icelandic fishing grounds. The film survives in archives and has been restored for modern screenings. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: 1924 Original Studio / Distributor: Société des Cinéromans Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #PecheurDIslande #FrenchSilentFilm #1924Film #PierreLoti #MaritimeDrama #PublicDomain