PRESENTS
MISERICORDIA
A FILM by ALAIN GUIRAUDIE
For Immediate Release – Films We Like, in partnership with Janus Films and Sideshow Pictures, has acquired Canadian distribution rights to Alain Guiraudie’s thriller Misericordia (Miséricorde), which had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
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.
See the official trailer here.
Running time: 102 minutes
County of origin: France, Spain, Portugal, 2024
Language: French
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