The Return of Martin Guerre

Synopsis

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.

Director

Daniel Vigne

Written by

Jean-Claude Carrière

Music

Michel Portal

Studio

SFP

Released

14 May 1982

Genres

Drama, History