Summary Of The Return Of Martin Guerre

The film, The Return of Martin Guerre, takes place in the sixteenth century in a French village. The story primarily focuses on the tedious relationship between Martin Guerre and his wife Betrande de Rols. The plot begins with Martin returning from the Hundred’ Years War after previously vanishing from his family and friends. Peculiarly, the villagers warmly welcome him despite his mysterious departure for eight years. Although the majority of his friends and family are eager to have Martin back, a few villagers are suspicious of Martin. Since Martin left without explanation, some suspect his embarrassment of being unable to conceive a child with his wife drove him away. Following Martin's return, he made his family his top priority and re kindled his relationship with

In addition, the birth of another child took place between Martin and his wife. Previous to Marin's departure he had failed to contribute to the family but subsequent to his return, his involvement had significantly increased. As the story progresses, the triumph of "Martin's" return comes to a halt after pleading to his uncle for money. His uncle's refusal to pass down the inheritance from Martin's father stemed from his certainty that "martin" is not the man who he claimed to be. The issue of Martin's authenticity came into question and was dragged all the way to court. During the trial, “Martin” is declared innocent, but then immediately after a man walks in to the court claiming to be the real Martin. The story behind the imposter is exposed; Martin and the imposter were at war together and he was able to learn everything about Martin’s