Voltaire et l'affaire Calas(2007)
A Protestant businessman, Jean Calas, is tortured to death for allegedly killing his son to stop him becoming a Catholic. Voltaire launches a Europe-wide campaign to win rehabilitation for Calas and compensation for his family.
Movie: Voltaire et l'affaire Calas
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Voltaire
Marie Corneille
David de Baudrigue
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A Protestant businessman, Jean Calas, is tortured to death for allegedly killing his son to stop him becoming a Catholic. Voltaire launches a Europe-wide campaign to win rehabilitation for Calas and compensation for his family.
Release Date
2007-04-04
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