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Misericordia

Misericordia

Drama · Thriller · Comedy · 2024

Jérémie returns to his hometown for the funeral of his former boss, the village baker. He decides to stay for a few days with Martine, the man's widow. A mysterious disappearance, a threatening neighbor and a priest with strange intentions make Jérémie's short stay in the village take an unexpected turn.

Movie details

Misericordia

“Some confessions come with a body count.”

2024 Drama · Thriller · Comedy 1h 44m

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6.4 / 10

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Jérémie returns to his hometown for the funeral of his former boss, the village baker. He decides to stay for a few days with Martine, the man's widow. A mysterious disappearance, a threatening neighbor and a priest with strange intentions make Jérémie's short stay in the village take an unexpected turn.

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Names above the title

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Directed by

Alain Guiraudie

Written by

Alain Guiraudie

Félix Kysyl

Félix Kysyl

Jérémie

Catherine Frot

Catherine Frot

Martine

Jean-Baptiste Durand

Jean-Baptiste Durand

Vincent

Jacques Develay

Jacques Develay

L'abbé

David Ayala

David Ayala

Walter

Tatiana Spivakova

Tatiana Spivakova

Annie

Sébastien Faglain

Sébastien Faglain

Policeman

Court is in session

Put Misericordia on trial.

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The defence The Arthouse Gremlin

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.