Film premiere date set
The film L’Affaire Marie-Claire, directed by Lauriane Escaffre and Yvo Muller, is set to premiere in Paris on October 27, 2026, at the Cinéma Max Linder. The film, which is part of the Official Selection at the Cannes Film Festival in 2026, recounts the true story of lawyer Gisèle Halimi and her role in a historic trial involving Marie-Claire Chevalier, a 17-year-old who was prosecuted in 1972 for abortion, a crime at the time in France. The film will be released nationwide on November 4, 2026.Panel discussion to follow premiere
The premiere will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the directors, Chantal Birman (a midwife and historical figure of the ANCIC), and other personalities. The event is free, but registration is required and subject to availability.Contest for cinema tickets launched
A contest is being held to win cinema tickets valid in all French cinemas starting from the film's release. Participants must answer a question correctly and have one of the specified participation numbers to be eligible for the prizes. The contest runs from October 16 to October 29, 2026, and the winners will be notified by email after verification.Contest organizer identified
The contest is organized by LEGI TEAM, publisher of the Village de la justice.
