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The Return of Martin Guerre (1982)
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The Return of Martin Guerre (1982)
Original name: Le Retour de Martin Guerre
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Mystery, Romance
Country: France
Duration: 112 min.
Story: During the medieval times, Martin Guerre returns to his hometown in the middle of France, after being away in the war since he was a child. Nobody recognise him, and the people who knew him suspect he is not Martin, but he knows all about his family and friends, even the most unusual things. Is this man really Martin Guerre?
Style: atmospheric, thought provoking, sad, manga, anthology, historically accurate, psychological, sentimental, serious, captivating ...
Plot: medieval, identity theft, adultery, tudors, ancient, courtroom drama, lawyer, time machine, philosophy, monarch, historical event, renaissance, atmosphere, french history, biopic, homecoming, bare breasts, peasant, impostor, historical figure, court case, french countryside, small village, rural area, love and romance ...
Time: middle ages, 16th century, ancient times, year 1982, medieval times, 1500s
Place: france, south of france, europe, southern france
Keyword: german, french

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