The Widow of St. Pierre (2001)

French Drama - based on a true story in 1850 on the isolated French-Canadian island of St. Pierre. Illiterate fisherman gets very drunk and murders his ex-fishing captain. He is sentenced to death, but execution waits on the arrival of a guillotine blade from France. Meanwhile, the island Governor's idealistic wife rehabilitates the prisoner. Fantastic story, awesome acting, and incredible scenery. Epoch quality film! 1 hr. 48 min.