Le Retour de Martin Guerre [The Return of Martin Guerre] (1982)
Director: Daniel Vigne
Starring: Gérard Depardieu (Arnaud de Tihl), Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu (Martin Guerre). Nathalie Baye (Bertrande de Rols), Roger Planchon (Jean de Coras), Maurice Jacquemont (Judge Rieux), Isabelle Sadoyan (Catherine Boere), Rose Thiéry (Raimonde de Rols), Maurice Barrier (Uncle Pierre Guerre), Stéphane Peau (Young Martin), Sylvie Méda (Young Bertrande)
A fascinating film about Medieval France.
During the medieval times, Martin Guerre returns to his hometown and his wife from a stint in the Hundred Years' War. The wife has some doubts about this man's true identity but he is such an improved version of the old husband that she dismisses the doubts she has heard from many of the towns people. None in the town recognizes this Martin and suspect a ruse. But, on the other hand, the stranger does know all about Martin's family and friends, even the most unusual things. Is this man really Martin Guerre?
(submitted by Bill Killian, San Luis Obispo, California)
Historical Background:
he Hundred Year's War between England and France (1337-1453)
See The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)
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