Emma Bovary
1857. A courtroom. The prosecutor and defense counsel prepare to face off. Between them: Gustave Flaubert, the man on trial. Madame Bovary is charged with obscenity and offending public morals. As the two sides lay out their cases, the novel springs to life. Emma's story unfolds before our eyes. The trial is a reality check for us, rekindling the debate over the status of women at the time. What will the verdict be for Flaubert? What will the verdict be for women - for all the other Emmas?
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2021 |
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie |
| Director | Didier Bivel |
| Runtime | 102 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.7/10 (13 votes) |
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The film constructs a compelling dual narrative, framing Flaubert's obscenity trial as a device to bring Madame Bovary's story to life. It relies on this courtroom drama to explore the novel's enduring power and the timeless constraints placed on women's desires.
What lingers after the credits is the unsettling resonance between Emma's struggles and contemporary debates about autonomy and morality. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Didier Bivel
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