Women on Trial

About Women on Trial

1972. A landmark trial shakes France as young Marie-Claire is prosecuted for having an illegal abortion with the help of her mother and two other defendants.

Lauriane Escaffre and Yvo Muller directed Women on Trial, a 2026 history film. Charlotte Gainsbourg stars as Gisèle Halimi, Cécile de France as Michèle Chevalier, Grégory Gadebois as Claude Faux, and Saül Benchetrit as Marie-Claire Chevalier.

Released in November 2026, it runs 102 minutes. Written by Lauriane Escaffre and Yvo Muller.

Shelv files it under women's rights, rape victim, and gisele halimi.