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You can watch The Return of Martin Guerre (1982) for free on Kanopy.

Village of Artigat, southern France, summer 1542, during the reign of Francis I. Martin Guerre and Bertrande de Rols marry. A few years later, accused of having committed a robbery, Martin suddenly disappears. When, almost a decade later, a man arrives in Artigat claiming to be Martin, the Guerre family recognizes him as such; but doubts soon arise about his true identity.

The Return of Martin Guerre is a film that explores themes of husband wife relationship, countryside, court case. It also touches on southern france and based on true story and historical figure.

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