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Conviction

2019 · 110 min

A tense, methodical legal drama that follows a determined woman's fight against a possible miscarriage of justice, anchored by strong performances and a serious tone.

Directed by
Antoine Raimbault
Genres
Drama
Starring
Marina Foïs, Olivier Gourmet, Laurent Lucas
Overview
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.

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Directed by
Antoine Raimbault
Genres
Drama
Starring
Marina Foïs, Olivier Gourmet, Laurent Lucas
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • justice
  • guilt
  • obsession
  • betrayal
  • morality
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
  • procedural
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour1
Realism9
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Genres
drama
Directed by
Antoine Raimbault
Written by
Antoine Raimbault, Isabelle Lazard
Starring
Marina Foïs, Olivier Gourmet, Laurent Lucas, Philippe Uchan, Jean Benguigui, François Fehner, François Caron, Philippe Dormoy
Music
Grégoire Auger
Cinematography
Pierre Cottereau
Runtime
110 min
Country
Belgium, France
Languages
French

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