The Return Of Martin Guerre Analysis

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The Return of Martin Guerre - by Annabelle Krueger

The story of Martin Guerre is said to be a true one, but the only real proof are two old books, one by Judge Jean de Coras and one by Guillaume La Sueur. In the film from 1982 a poor peasant, named Martin Guerre, encounters problems consumating his marriage with his Bertrande, only after the priest of his village, Artigat, had to perform an exorcism to get rid of his 'demons'. After Martin Guerre's father accuses him of stealing from him he abruptly leaves his village. About eight years later a man returns, that claims he is Martin Guerre. This 'Martin Guerre' actually turns out to be an impostor named Arnaud du Tilh. His friends and family suspect nothing. After this
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