Women on Trial

Women on Trial

2026 · 102 min · History, Drama

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

Directed by Yvo Muller · Written by Lauriane Escaffre

In theaters Nov 4, 2026

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Cast

Charlotte Gainsbourg Gisèle Halimi
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
Quentin Gouverneur Daniel
Sandrine Guisier Françoise Fabian

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