Le Dernier Duel

At the wedding, the clergy kiss each other, then one kisses Carrouges, then he kisses his bride. This was a real practice in a medieval Nuptial Solemn Mass; the "kiss of peace" was given by the priest celebrant to the deacon, who in turn gives it to the subdeacon, who gives the kiss to any other clergy present in choir dress, and it is also given to the groom, who then gives the kiss of peace to his bride. The kiss of peace was also given to royalty, if present at a Solemn Mass. At modern Catholic Masses, the sign of peace is usually a handshake, exchanged by all people present at the Mass.

The crowd shouts, cheers, and gasps during the duel. This feels completely believable, but in real life trials by combat (including the one depicted in the film) actually took place in absolute silence, as any spectator making noise or otherwise disturbing the judicial duel was punishable by death.

Featured in The Graham Norton Show: Andie MacDowell/Jodie Comer/Billy Porter/Daisy Haggard/Texas (2021)