Presented by Alliance Francaise
Misericordia (2025)
Event Description
The darkly playful thriller by Alain Guiraudie blends rural mystery with erotic tension, following a man whose return to his hometown spirals into a morally ambiguous tale of desire and violence. Premiered at the Festival de Cannes, the film stood out for its unsettling tone and singular voice and received widespread praise from the press for its bold direction and distinctive style. Critically acclaimed, Miséricorde earned numerous nominations, notably eight at the César Awards (including Best Film and Best Director).
Synopsis
Misericordia (2025)
Jérémie returns to his hometown of Saint-Martial to attend his former boss's funeral. He stays for a few days with the widow Martine. His presence angers her son Vincent. This causes a fight between the two men, which ends with Jérémie killing Vincent. He manages to conceal his crime with the unexpected help of the village priest, who provides him with an alibi in exchange for his affection.
