Director Ridley Scott's 2021 historical drama movie adapts Eric Jager's 2004 book The Last Duel: A True Story of Trial by Combat in Medieval France for the big screen. Matt Damon stars as 'Sir Jean Carrouges' a respected knight known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield, whilst Adam Driver is the admired squire 'Jacques Le Gris'. When Jean is away from his estate, Jacques rapes his wife 'Marguerite de Carrouges' (Jodie Comer). When she tells her husband upon his return, this leads to a trial by combat to death to defend their honour.



