Le Viol
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.
Top Cast
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Clotilde Courau
Gisèle Halimi
Hippolyte Girardot
Président cour d’assises
Patrick Mille
Maître Collard
Yannick Choirat
Maître Tubiana
Sam Karmann
Professeur Minkovsky
Romane Bohringer
Arlette Laguiller
Pierre Andrau
Bruno Mancini
Stéphane Rideau
Pierre Mathieu
Baudouin Cristoveanu
Patrice Moreau
Camille Sansterre
Nicole
Patrick Catalifo
Emile Mancini
Satya Dusaugey
Gendarme
Nathanaël Maïni
Gendarme
Bérangère McNeese
Malia
Camille Damour
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival de la Fiction TV
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Tasma
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Tasma, Natalie Carter
- Original Score
- Nicolas Errèra
- Original Title
- Le Viol
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- France•3, EuropaCorp Television, Fontana Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Tasma
Alain Tasma, Natalie Carter
Nicolas Errèra
Marc Koninckx
Christine Lucas Navarro
Thomas Anargyros, Sabine Barthélémy
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Tasma
Writer
Alain Tasma
Director
Natalie Carter
Writer
Sabine Barthélémy
Producer
Marc Koninckx
Director of Photography
Christine Lucas Navarro
Editor
Véronique Sacrez
Production Design
Nathalie Deceuninck
Costume Design
Aliette Vliers
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Le Viol.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Viol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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. 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.
Who directed Le Viol?
Le Viol was directed by Alain Tasma.
Who stars in Le Viol?
The principal cast of Le Viol includes Clotilde Courau, Hippolyte Girardot, Patrick Mille, Yannick Choirat, Sam Karmann.
When was Le Viol released and how long is it?
Le Viol was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Le Viol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Viol was composed by Nicolas Errèra.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Le Viol?
Le Viol holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).