Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew

Joë Hamman

Renée Carl
Frequently Asked Questions
The Guardian of Camargue was released on January 1, 1910.
The runtime of The Guardian of Camargue is 15m.
The Guardian of Camargue is a Romance, Drama movie.
The Guardian of Camargue has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Guardian of Camargue is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Guardian of Camargue was directed by Léonce Perret.
The main cast of The Guardian of Camargue includes Joë Hamman, Renée Carl.
The Guardian of Camargue is originally in French.