Is the movie The Last Duel (2021) based on a true story?

Yes, The Last Duel (2021) is based on a true story. The movie is based on the book “The Last Duel: A True Story of Trial by Combat in Medieval France” by Eric Jager, which chronicles the real-life events that took place in 14th century France involving the last officially recognized trial by combat.

What is the true story behind the movie The Last Duel (2021)?

The movie “The Last Duel” (2021) is based on the true story of the last legally recognized duel fought in France on December 29, 1386, between two knights Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris.

Jean de Carrouges accused Jacques Le Gris of raping his wife Marguerite de Carrouges, and when the legal proceedings did not go in his favor, he challenged Jacques to a duel to prove his wife’s innocence. The duel was sanctioned by King Charles VI and held in front of a large crowd in Paris. Jean was able to defeat Jacques, and Marguerite was thus believed to be innocent of the accusation.

The story has been adapted into a book called “The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat in Medieval France” by Eric Jager, which became the basis for the movie adaptation. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film stars Matt Damon as Jean de Carrouges, Adam Driver as Jacques Le Gris, and Jodie Comer as Marguerite de Carrouges.

Are there any books about the true story behind the movie The Last Duel (2021)?

Yes, there is a book titled “The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat in Medieval France” by Eric Jager. The movie is based on this book, which tells the story of the infamous 14th-century trial by combat between two former friends, Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris, over allegations of rape. The book offers a detailed account of the events leading up to the duel and the cultural and legal context of medieval France.

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