The Woman from the End of the World AKA La Femme Du Bout Du Monde (1938) DVD-R

Starring: Charles Vanel, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Germaine Rouer, Alexandre Rignault, Philippe Richard
Directed by: Jean Epstein
Print: Black & White
Runtime: 87 minutes
Genre: Drama
Language: French (English subtitles)

*The Woman from the End of the World* (*La Femme du bout du monde*) is a 1938 French drama directed by Jean Epstein. The film follows a criminal ship-owner who claims to have discovered radium ore on a remote island in the Antarctic Ocean. When the ship approaches, the crew finds a white woman living with her half-insane husband and child. The isolation and passion among the men lead to growing tension and folly. The film explores themes of isolation, obsession, and the human psyche.