Le viol (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2017, Le viol is a drama and tv movie film directed by Alain Tasma, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. 21 August 1974. In Marseille, two Belgian tourists, Nicole and Malia, are savagely attacked and raped by three men. Their attackers claim that the women consented and are allowed to remain free. Though their friends and family advise them to forget the ordeal, Nicole and Malia instead decide to fight. Helped by their lawyer, Gisèle Halimi, they request that the attackers be judged at the assize court. On 8 May 1978, after a long battle, they finally obtain justice. A trial which made history as until then rape had been considered simply as a misdemeanor, whereas now it became a crime.
Who’s in it. Le viol stars Clotilde Courau as Gisèle Halimi, Hippolyte Girardot as Président cour d’assises, Patrick Mille as Maître Collard and Yannick Choirat as Maître Tubiana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Le viol has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le viol page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le viol tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le viol (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le viol change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Le viol worth watching?
- Le viol holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Le viol?
- Le viol stars Clotilde Courau, Hippolyte Girardot, Patrick Mille, Yannick Choirat and Sam Karmann.
- When was Le viol released?
- Le viol was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.