Le cap perdu Review: A very moody lighthouse drama that actually feels real
Is it worth your time?
You should watch this if you like moody French dramas from the early sound era. It's great for a rainy Sunday when you feel like being a bit sad.
If you hate slow movies where people mostly just talk and look longingly at things, you will probably be bored. Go watch The Gold Rush instead if you w...
Hélène is stuck in a lighthouse with her husband and she is bored out of her mind. She ends up getting involved with two different men, which leads to a lot of fighting and messy emotions in a very isolated place.
Synopsis
Bored with her life with her husband the lighthouse keeper, Hélène sleeps with two other men who fight for her.
Review Excerpt
"Is it worth your time?
You should watch this if you like moody French dramas from the early sound era. It's great for a rainy Sunday when you feel like being a bit sad.
If you hate slow movies where people mostly just talk and look longingly at things, you will probably be bored. Go watch The Gold Rush instead if you want a laugh.
The whole thing takes place around this lighthouse. It feels very small and cramped, which I guess is the point. 🌊
Hélène is played by Marcelle Romée and you can real..."
