"The Marie-Claire Affair", the Bobigny trial on screen without any frills

The trial of Bobigny, pivotal for abortion legalization in France, has inspired various theatrical works and now a film titled "L’Affaire Marie-Claire." Directed by Lauriane Escaffre and Yvo Muller, the film features Charlotte Gainsbourg and Cécile de France, aiming to appeal to a broad audience. It presents the trial through two alternating narratives: courtroom proceedings and the defense preparation led by lawyer Gisèle Halimi. The film emphasizes a female perspective on this significant historical moment, highlighting the transformation of a personal tragedy into a political trial.