Women on Trial

2026 1h 42m FR

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Synopsis

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1972. A landmark trial shakes France as young Marie-Claire is prosecuted for having an illegal abortion with the help of her mother and two other defendants. In a courtroom governed by men, the verdict seems inevitable: prison for the women, while the rapist goes unpunished. Their last hope lies with Gisèle Halimi, a fearless lawyer known for openly challenging patriarchy and confronting the system that condemns victims and lets perpetrators walk free. Alongside the accused, Gisèle will not only change their fate, but, against all odds, transform the condition of women forever

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Charlotte Gainsbourg
Gisèle Halimi
Cécile de France
Michèle Chevalier
Grégory Gadebois
Claude Faux
Saül Benchetrit
Marie-Claire Chevalier
Sarah Suco
Lucette Duboucheix
Florence Loiret Caille
Micheline Bambuck
Xavier Robic
Le procureur
Quentin Gouverneur
Daniel

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lauriane Escaffre
Writers: Lauriane Escaffre, Yvo Muller, Marie Du Roy
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lauriane Escaffre, shot by Jean-François Hensgens. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Céline Cloarec shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Charlotte Gainsbourg and Cécile de France and Grégory Gadebois carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt35494574 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Lauriane Escaffre directs. Jean-François Hensgens behind the camera. Céline Cloarec cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2Directed by Lauriane Escaffre, shot by Jean-François Hensgens. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Céline Cloarec shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Charlotte Gainsbourg and Cécile de France and Grégory Gadebois carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt35494574 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.