The Trial of a Life
The Trial of a Life
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A historical fiction loosely based on the Bobigny trial and the life of Gisèle Halimi.<div> Summer 1971, 16-year-old Marie-Claire becomes pregnant. Although it is a crime punishable by law, she does not want to keep the child. She wants an abortion.</div><div> Out of solidarity, her mother, Michèle, then Lucette, Renée, and Micheline do everything they can to help her. But the clandestine abortion goes wrong...</div><div><br></div><div> Autumn 1972. All the women find themselves charged. A certain lawyer, Maître Gisèle Halimi, will orchestrate this trial, the Bobigny trial.</div><div><br></div><div> Their courage wrote the next chapter of history.</div><div><br></div><div> "This show pays a vibrant tribute to this pivotal episode in 20th-century history, brought to life by a beautiful and moving cast of actresses." - Télérama</div><div><br></div>
