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The Advocate

The Advocate

1993
Drama, Crime
1h 42m
In medieval France, young lawyer Richard Courtois leaves Paris for the simpler life in the country. However, he is soon drawn into amorous and political intrigues. At the same time, he is pushed to defend a pig, owned by the mysterious gypsy Samira. The pig has been arrested for the murder of a young boy. (imdb)
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The Advocate

1993
Drama, Crime
1h 42m
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Rated 19 May 2009
58
46th
A unique story that depicts its medieval setting very satisfyingly. It illuminates some elements of that time period that I was unaware of, and I found them quite interesting. Annabi and Holm are very good in particular.
Rated 27 Dec 2022
60
62nd
Persistently wry, deliberately unchaste portrait of a medieval age characterised by injustice, corruption and ubiquitous irrationality, where “law” is largely a reaction provoked by fear of the unknown. Of course, all the stuff about putting animals on trial is amusing, but let’s not forget that in 2009 a goat was arrested in Lagos for the attempted theft of a Mazda 323. Excellent cast, but there is still a slight air of “telemovie” about its style. Watched the uncut 112-minute original version.
Rated 05 Oct 2008
85
84th
A really fine movie that is hard to get! I watched in my medieval film class and I was surprised how funny it was. Colin Firth acted fine and the story is sometimes medievally weird but nonetheless interesting and entertaining.
Rated 26 Jan 2011
2
37th
PETA would be proud of it. When I saw that is based on real historical facts, I ROFL'ed. Seriously.

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