View Item - FR-R003-1982

Language:
French
Category:
Drama
Duration:
111 min.
Catalog Num:
FR-R003-1982
Title:
The Return of Martin Guerre
Item Type:
Video
Medium:
VHS
Program:
Romance Languages

Reserved:
No
Status:
Available

"A true, satisfying ingenious and provocative medieval mystery with meticulous historical detail. The film revolves around the suspenseful unraveling of the identity of the title character, Martin Guerre, who has disappeared as a young husband and resumes his marriage years later. The apparent changes Martin has undergone in his years away form the slender basis of his uncle`s claim that this isn`t Martin at all, but an imposter. a trial is demanded and not until the very last minutes of a tension-filled courtroom sequence is the situation resolved. Mr. Depardieu`s closing speech becomes an unexpectedly stirring declaration. This Daniel Vigne film reveals much of human nature and the timeless elusiveness of truth." Notes: winner of three French Academy Awards. Director: Moustapha Akkad. Color. Subtitled.

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