Storyline
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
Cast & Crew
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Gisèle Halimi
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lauriane Escaffre's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Women on Trial is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
