The Return of Martin Guerre

Truth and falsehood have both alike countenances...

Plot Summary

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.

6.7 /10

1982

FR

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husband wife relationship

countryside

court case

southern france

based on true story

historical figure

rural area

small village

identity theft

16th century