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Let us proceed with the charges. "Further to an insult
and a blow to the face which took place on July 17, 1887, Colonel Louis Berchère
considers his honor offended by Mr. Adrien Béranger and asks his seconds, Alfonse Humbert and Henri Rochefort, to demand reparation." These are the charges
and a blow to the face which took place on July 17, 1887, Colonel Louis Berchère
considers his honor offended by Mr. Adrien Béranger and asks his seconds, Alfonse Humbert and Henri Rochefort, to demand reparation." These are the charges
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Let us proceed with the charges.
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"Further to an insult
and a blow to the face
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which took place on July 17, 1887,
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Colonel Louis Berchère
considers his honor offended
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by Mr. Adrien Béranger
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and asks his seconds,
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Alfonse Humbert and Henri Rochefort,
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to demand reparation."
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These are the charges.
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Movie Summary
Paris, 1887. Dueling banned but persists. Fencing master's nephew challenges colonel. Marie-Rose Astié de Valsayre argues honor applies beyond men. Duels with épées, pistols, sabers depict codes of honor, equality explored.