The Return of Martin Guerre (Le Retour de Martin Guerre, 1982)

The Return of Martin Guerre (Le Retour de Martin Guerre, 1982)

Peasants, Townspeople, and Social Life

Martin Guerre abandons his wife and family, not to be seen from again for years until a mysterious man arrives in his village claiming to be the returned Martin. The imposter is brought to court, where his silver-tongue nearly persuades the judges of his innocence, until the real Martin Guerre miraculously arrives on the last day.

Daniel Garrett

S.F.P.C

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French

Imposter and Imposture
Trial
True Story
Drama
Arranged Marriage
Identify Theft

Artigat
Toulouse
France
Early Modern Era (c. 1500-1750)
16th Century

Feature Film

122 minutes

Daniel Vigne
Natalie Zemon Davis (historical consultant)

Daniel Vigne