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The Return of Martin Guerre
Drama · History · 1982
Village of Artigat, southern France, summer 1542, during the reign of Francis I. Martin Guerre and Bertrande de Rols marry. A few years later, accused of having committed a robbery, Martin suddenly disappears. When, almost a decade later, a man arrives in Artigat claiming to be Martin, the Guerre family recognizes him as such; but doubts soon arise about his true identity.
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The Return of Martin Guerre
“Truth and falsehood have both alike countenances...”
1982 Drama · History 1h 47m
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6.7 / 10
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Village of Artigat, southern France, summer 1542, during the reign of Francis I. Martin Guerre and Bertrande de Rols marry. A few years later, accused of having committed a robbery, Martin suddenly disappears. When, almost a decade later, a man arrives in Artigat claiming to be Martin, the Guerre family recognizes him as such; but doubts soon arise about his true identity.
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The archetype split
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The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
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The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Daniel Vigne
Written by
Jean-Claude Carrière · Daniel Vigne
Gérard Depardieu
Arnaud du Tilh
Nathalie Baye
Bertrande de Rols
Maurice Barrier
Pierre Guerre
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
Martin Guerre
Isabelle Sadoyan
Catherine Boëre
Rose Thiéry
Raimonde de Rols
Chantal Deruaz
Jeanne
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“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.