Misericordia

A deadpan, quietly unsettling village noir where desire and guilt drift like fog, leaving you amused and unnerved in equal measure.

Directed by

Alain Guiraudie

Genres

Drama, Thriller, Comedy

Starring

Félix Kysyl, Catherine Frot, Jean-Baptiste Durand

Tagline

Some confessions come with a body count.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Guilt, obsession, deception, isolation

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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