

Ever since she served on the jury during his trial, Nora has been convinced that Jacques Viguier is innocent, despite him being accused of murdering his wife. Following an appeal by the public prosecutor’s office, and fearing a miscarriage of justice, she convinces a leading lawyer to defend him during his second trial, on appeal. Together, they will put up a tenacious fight against injustice.
Acting
Marina Foïs carries righteous fury like a weapon.
Writing
Real case adaptation avoids easy catharsis.

Director
Antoine Raimbault
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Raimbault spent years embedded with French magistrates; the procedural exhaustion is documentary-level authentic.
The real 'Outreau affair' trauma still haunts French justice; this film quietly asks if anyone learned.