Clipperton: The Island Time Forgot

This documentary unveils the story of Clipperton Island, where only birds and crabs currently dwell. Over eighty years ago, however, the island was the setting for a harrowing tale involving a demented rapist and a group of women and children who found themselves in a terrifying situation.

Jacques Ertaud directs this 59-minute film, which features Jacques Cousteau's return to the island. He recreates the series of tragic events that transpired there, highlighting the bravery of a widow who managed to kill her captor. The narrative is told through the perspective of one of the survivors, who was a child at the time, offering a unique lens on the island's dark history.