The Emma Bovary Trial (2021): cast, story & where to watch

2021 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2021, The Emma Bovary Trial is a tv movie, history and documentary film directed by Audrey Gordon, running about 53 minutes.

What it’s about. On January 31, 1857, the French writer Gustave Flaubert (1821-80) took his place in the dock for contempt of public morality and religion. The accused, the real one, is, through him, Emma Bovary, heroine with a thousand faces and a thousand desires, guilty without doubt of an unforgivable desire to live.

Who’s in it. The Emma Bovary Trial stars Natalia Dontcheva as Self - Narrator (voice), Vincent Sacripanti as Self - Narrator (voice), Tiago Rodrigues as Self - Playwright and Catherine Millet as Self - Writer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Emma Bovary Trial 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 The Emma Bovary Trial page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Emma Bovary Trial tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Emma Bovary Trial (2021)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Emma Bovary Trial change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Emma Bovary Trial worth watching?
The Emma Bovary Trial holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Emma Bovary Trial?
The Emma Bovary Trial stars Natalia Dontcheva, Vincent Sacripanti, Tiago Rodrigues, Catherine Millet and Jacques Rancière.
When was The Emma Bovary Trial released?
The Emma Bovary Trial was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.