Name: La Divine Croisière (The Divine Voyage) Director: Julien Duvivier Studio: Films Petit, Le Film d’Art Starring: Jean Murat, Suzanne Christy, Thomy Bourdelle, Henry Krauss Release Date: June 13, 1929 (France) Runtime: 99 minutes Format: Black-and-white, silent film Country: France Language: Silent (French intertitles) Genres: | Drama | Silent Film | Social Commentary | --- Summary: La Divine Croisière is a poignant French silent drama directed by Julien Duvivier. The film unfolds in a coastal Breton village where the wealthy and tyrannical shipowner, Claude Ferjac, sends a ship into perilous conditions, disregarding the concerns of Captain Jacques de Saint-Ermont and his crew. A mutiny ensues, leading to a tragic shipwreck. As the villagers grapple with the loss, Simone Ferjac, Claude's daughter, takes a stand against her father's indifference, rallying the community to search for the lost sailors. The narrative explores themes of faith, justice, and collective action, culminating in a spiritual and moral reckoning. --- Background: Directed by Julien Duvivier, La Divine Croisière was produced by Films Petit and Le Film d’Art. The film was shot on location in the coastal regions of Brittany, capturing the rugged seascapes that play a central role in the narrative. The cinematography by André Dantan and Armand Thirard enhances the film's emotional depth, employing expressive close-ups and dynamic compositions. Suzanne Christy, portraying Simone Ferjac, delivers a compelling performance that underscores the film's themes of resilience and moral clarity. --- Trivia: * The film was restored by Lobster Films with support from the Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée (CNC). * La Divine Croisière was showcased at the San Francisco Silent Film Festival in 2022, accompanied by live music performed by Guenter Buchwald and Frank Bockius. * The film's narrative is inspired by the social and economic tensions of the late 1920s, reflecting Duvivier's interest in portraying the struggles of the working class. --- Hashtags: \#LaDivineCroisière #TheDivineVoyage #JulienDuvivier #SilentFilm #FrenchCinema #Brittany #SuzanneChristy #FilmRestoration #SocialDrama #ClassicCinema