Le Retour de Martin Guerre

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Le retour de Martin Guerre tells the suspenseful true story of a 16th century peasant (Gérard Depardieu) who disappears shortly after his marriage. When he returns from the war nine years later a much changed man, his identity is questioned by everyone - including his own wife (Nathalie Baye). It is only at the end of an intense trial that the truth becomes established. This film was remade in 1993 under the title Sommersby. IMDB

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