The Return of Martin Guerre

The story

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.

• #historical figure
• #rural area
• #small village
• #southern france
• #16th century
• #husband wife relationship
• #court case
• #based on true story
• #countryside
• #identity theft