Le Viol
Originally released in 2017. Le Viol is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Alain Tasma. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Clotilde Courau, Hippolyte Girardot, and Patrick Mille
Synopsis
21 August 1974. In Marseille, two Belgian tourists, Nicole and Malia, are savagely attacked and raped by three men. Their attackers claim that the women consented and are allowed to remain free. Though their friends and family advise them to forget the ordeal, Nicole and Malia instead decide to fight. Helped by their lawyer, Gisèle Halimi, they request that the attackers be judged at the assize court. On 8 May 1978, after a long battle, they finally obtain justice. A trial which made history as until then rape had been considered simply as a misdemeanor, whereas now it became a crime.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Top Cast
Clotilde Courau
as Gisèle Halimi
Hippolyte Girardot
as Président cour d’assises
Patrick Mille
as Maître Collard
Yannick Choirat
as Maître Tubiana
Sam Karmann
as Professeur Minkovsky
Romane Bohringer
as Arlette Laguiller
Pierre Andrau
as Bruno Mancini
Stéphane Rideau
as Pierre Mathieu
Baudouin Cristoveanu
as Patrice Moreau
Camille Sansterre
as Nicole
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- France 3
- EuropaCorp Television
- Fontana Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Le Viol about?
21 August 1974. In Marseille, two Belgian tourists, Nicole and Malia, are savagely attacked and raped by three men. Their attackers claim that the women consented and are allowed to remain free. Th...
Who directed Le Viol?
Le Viol was directed by Alain Tasma.
How long is Le Viol?
Le Viol has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Le Viol released?
Le Viol was released on September 19, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Le Viol?
The main cast of Le Viol includes Clotilde Courau, Hippolyte Girardot, Patrick Mille, Yannick Choirat, Sam Karmann.