Charlotte Corday

This French television film dramatizes the life of Charlotte Corday, a woman who assassinated the radical journalist Jean-Paul Marat during the French Revolution. Driven by her Girondin political sympathies and her belief that Marat was a dangerous warmonger, Corday travels to Paris and gains access to Marat under the pretense of reporting treason. The film chronicles her motivations, her fateful act, and its dramatic aftermath, focusing on her trial and execution.

As a made-for-television film, "Charlotte Corday" received a moderate reception, primarily within the French television market. Critics generally acknowledged its efforts to portray a complex historical figure and the turbulent era of the French Revolution. Performances, particularly that of H élène de Fougerolles in the titular role, were often highlighted for their intensity. However, some reviews noted the film's somewhat conventional approach to its subject matter, adhering to historical drama tropes.

• The film offers a compelling portrayal of a pivotal historical moment through the eyes of a controversial figure.

• H élène de Fougerolles delivers a strong performance, capturing Charlotte Corday's conviction and inner turmoil.

• While competently made, the film sometimes struggles to break free from the conventions of historical biopics.

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Nominated for Best Actress at the 2009 Monte-Carlo TV Festival (H élène de Fougerolles).

The film was originally broadcast as part of a series of historical dramas focusing on significant figures from French history.