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Actors: Gerard Depardieu, Nathalie Baye, Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Roger Planchon, Maurice Jacquemont
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about The Return of Martin Guerre |
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In the 16th century, Martin Guerre, who left his village in central France to fight in the wars, returns many years later to his home and wife. The village celebrates his safe return, but after he has a disagreement with his uncle, people begin to doubt he is who he says he is. He seems to know everyone, and many unusual things about the people and the place, and the wife, Bertrande says he's her husband. But then another man shows up claiming to be Martin Guerre, and the authorities are forced to put the first man on trial. This 1982 French film, based on the novel _The Wife of Martin Guerre_ by Janet Lewis, is rich, beautiful, romantic, and sad, and was one of the films that helped make Depardieu a star (though one could argue that Baye has the more challenging role). A pale American remake called "Sommersby" was released in 1993.
--David Loftus, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of The Return of Martin Guerre |
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Plot
Time/era of movie:
- middle ages
Romance/Love/Hugging
Yes
War impact on civilians/veterans
Yes
Kind of conflict:
- war (general)
Lover is...
- hidden identity--poor
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- farmer
Age:
- 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- blonde
Hair type
- (man) short/standard straight
Body type
- (man) muscular
Unclothed?
- Chest
Events of movie makes character more...
- sad
Ethnicity/Nationality
- French
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Hair style
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn straight
Unclothed?
- chest
How much in movie?
- 80%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- French
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- farmer
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 60%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- French
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- France
Farm/Ranch?
Yes
Misc setting
- prison
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Movie makes you feel...
- thoughtful
Sex/nudity in movie?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- kissing
- seeing breasts
- sex under blankets
Non-American film?
Yes
What language?
- French
Subtitles?
- Yes
Is this movie based on a
- book
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