The Return of Martin Guerre
Le retour de Martin Guerre
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The Middle Ages. poverty, superstition |
Synopsis
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True story from the 16th century, recorded
by a court clerk. Has been retold in bookform and as a movie many times.
Martin Guerre left his young wife and his village in the south of France
when he was 16. He returns after an absence of eight years during which
he fought in several wars. The people who knew him wonder
whether he is really Martin, but he knows all about his family and friends, even
the most unusual things. Is this man really Martin Guerre? |
Director
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Daniel
Vigne |
Main Actors
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Gérard
Depardieu, Natalie
Baye |
Year
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1982 |
Length
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123 minutes |
Discussion
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1. Characterize life in a village during
the 16th century (late Middle Ages).
2. Name several good traits of character of "Martin"
3. Name several "bad" traits of character of
"Martin"
4. Why did Martin's wife Bertrande "accept" him?
5. Name a few shots that suggest paintings (Le
Nain, Georges
de La Tour,
Vermeer paintings, Vermeer) |
Related Websites
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Gérard Depardieu in "The Return of Martin Guerre" (with
lots of stills from the movie) |
