Movies - The Last Duel : Discover a first official clip

By Mulder, 06 october 2021

Dive into the medieval universe with the first clip from Ridley Scott's new film event

A medieval epic film inspired by true events, The Last Duel is a gripping story of betrayal and revenge set in France in the midst of the Hundred Years' War. It explores the omnipresent power of men, the fragility of justice and the strength and courage of a woman determined to make the truth triumph. The film reveals ancient hypotheses about the last known judicial duel in France - also known as the "Judgment of God" - between Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris, two friends who became bitter rivals over time. Carrouges is a respected knight, known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield. Le Gris is a Norman squire whose intelligence and eloquence make him one of the most admired nobles at court. When Marguerite, Carrouges' wife, is violently assaulted by Le Gris - an accusation that he denies - she refuses to remain silent, not hesitating to denounce her assailant and impose herself in an act of bravery and defiance that puts her life in danger. The ensuing battle - a grueling duel to the death - places the destiny of all in God's hands...

Discover now a first clip of Ridley Scott's new movie:

The Last Duel is directed by four-time Oscar-nominated visionary filmmaker Ridley Scott (The Martian, The Fall of the Black Hawk, Gladiator, Thelma & Louise). Oscar winner Matt Damon (Good Will Hunting, Ford v Ferrari) plays Jean de Carrouges; Adam Driver (Marriage story, Blackkklansman) - twice Oscar nominated - plays Jacques Le Gris; Emmy Award winner Jodie Comer (Killing Eve series, Free Guy) is Marguerite de Carrouges and Ben Affleck (Argo, Good Will Hunting) - twice Oscar winner - plays Count Pierre d'Alençon. The script is by Nicole Holofcener (The Manhattan Counterfeiters) & Ben Affleck & Matt Damon, based on the book by Eric Jager. The last duel is produced by Ridley Scott, Kevin J. Walsh (Manchester by the sea), Jennifer Fox (Night call), Nicole Holofcener, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Kevin Halloran (Ford v Ferrari), Drew Vinton (Promised land) and Madison Ainley (Justice league) are executive producers.

The Last Duel had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 10, 2021 and is scheduled for release In France on October 15 and in the United States on October 15, 2021 by 20th Century Studios

Synopsis:
Based on true events, the film uncovers ancient speculation about the last known judicial duel in France - also known as the "Judgment of God" - between Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris, two friends who became bitter rivals over time. Carrouges is a respected knight, known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield. Le Gris is a Norman squire whose intelligence and eloquence make him one of the most admired nobles at court. When Carrouges' wife Marguerite is violently assaulted by Le Gris - an accusation he denies - she refuses to remain silent, not hesitating to denounce her assailant and impose herself in an act of bravery and defiance that puts her life at risk. The ensuing showdown - a grueling duel to the death - places the destiny of each of them in the hands of God.

The Last Duel
Directed by Ridley Scott
Screenplay by Nicole Holofcener, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon
Based on The Last Duel: A True Story of Trial by Combat in Medieval France by Eric Jager
Produced by Ridley Scott, Kevin J. Walsh, Jennifer Fox, Nicole Holofcener, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck
Starring Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer, Ben Affleck
Cinematography : Dariusz Wolski
Edited by Claire Simpson
Music by Harry Gregson-Williams
Production companies : Scott Free Productions, Pearl Street Films, TSG Entertainment
Distributed by 20th Century Studios (United States), Walt Disney Company France (France)
Release date : September 10, 2021 (Venice), October 15, 2021 (United States), October 13, 2021 (France)
Running time : 152 minutes