Le Procès de Bobigny
In 1972 16-year-old Marie-Claire became pregnant after a rape. With help from her mother Michelle and three other women, she underwent a clandestine abortion. Under a 1920 law, the five women were arrested and charged. Supported by a procession of well-known French (eg Simone de Beauvoir), the five were released and the law was adapted.
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In 1972 16-year-old Marie-Claire became pregnant after a rape. With help from her mother Michelle and three other women, she underwent a clandestine abortion. Under a 1920 law, the five women were arrested and charged. Supported by a procession of well-known French (eg Simone de Beauvoir), the five were released and the law was adapted.
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Genre:Drama, TV Movie
Written By:Anne Giafferi, Catherine Moinot, Christiane Spiero
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Runtime:88 minutes
Studio:Mascaret Films, Radio Télévision Luxembourg - Télévision Indépendante (RTL-TVI), Saga Film
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