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The Goldman Case

The Goldman Case

Drama · Crime · History · 2023

A second trial begins in November 1975 against French left-wing revolutionary Pierre Goldman, accused of several armed robberies and the death of two chemists.

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The Goldman Case

“I am innocent because I am innocent.”

2023 Drama · Crime · History 1h 58m

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6.9 / 10

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A second trial begins in November 1975 against French left-wing revolutionary Pierre Goldman, accused of several armed robberies and the death of two chemists.

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Directed by

Cédric Kahn

Written by

Cédric Kahn · Nathalie Hertzberg

Arieh Worthalter

Arieh Worthalter

Pierre Goldman

Arthur Harari

Arthur Harari

Maître Kiejman

Stéphan Guérin-Tillié

Stéphan Guérin-Tillié

Président

Nicolas Briançon

Nicolas Briançon

Maître Garaud

Maxime Canat

Maxime Canat

Policier tapissage

Jeremy Lewin

Jeremy Lewin

Maître Francis Chouraqui

Christian Mazucchini

Christian Mazucchini

Maître Émile Bartoli

Court is in session

Put The Goldman Case on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.