Women on Trial
L’Affaire Marie-Claire
Synopsis
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
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jewish International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lauriane Escaffre, Yvo Muller
- Screenplay & Story
- Lauriane Escaffre, Yvo Muller
- Original Title
- L’Affaire Marie-Claire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Quad Films, France 3 Cinéma, Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lauriane Escaffre, Yvo Muller
Lauriane Escaffre, Yvo Muller, Marie Du Roy
Jean-François Hensgens
Céline Cloarec, Valérie Deseine
Foucauld Barré, Nicolas Duval Adassovsky, Hervé Ruet
Department Leadership Roster
Lauriane Escaffre
Director
Lauriane Escaffre
Screenplay
Yvo Muller
Director
Yvo Muller
Screenplay
Foucauld Barré
Producer
Stéphane Taillasson
Production Design
Emmanuelle Youchnovski
Costume Design
Nicolas Duval Adassovsky
Producer
Jean-François Hensgens
Director of Photography
Céline Cloarec
Editor
Valérie Deseine
Editor
Kenzo Jocher
Visual Effects Supervisor
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What is Women on Trial about?
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
Who directed Women on Trial?
Women on Trial was directed by Lauriane Escaffre, Yvo Muller.
Who stars in Women on Trial?
The principal cast of Women on Trial includes Charlotte Gainsbourg, Cécile de France, Grégory Gadebois, Saül Benchetrit, Sarah Suco.
When was Women on Trial released and how long is it?
Women on Trial was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.