Misericordia (2024)

Some confessions come with a body count.

Misericordia (2024) poster

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.

Director: Alain Guiraudie
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Comedy
Runtime: 104 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marc Verdaguer
Cinematography: Claire Mathon
Editing: Jean-Christophe Hym
Production: CG Cinéma, ARTE France Cinéma, Scala Films, Andergraun Films, Rosa Filmes
Country: France, Portugal, Spain
Language: Français
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: fr

Themes

Widowhood and Coping with Loss, The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal

Keywords

funeral, widow, confession, paranoia, village, dark comedy, moral conflict, grief, murder, priest, desire, lgbt, police investigation, autumn, neo-noir

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Misericordia about?
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.
Who directed Misericordia?
Misericordia was directed by Alain Guiraudie.
Who stars in Misericordia?
Misericordia stars Félix Kysyl, Catherine Frot, Jean-Baptiste Durand, Jacques Develay, David Ayala, Tatiana Spivakova.
How long is Misericordia?
Misericordia has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Misericordia?
Misericordia is a Drama, Thriller, Comedy film.
How much did Misericordia gross?
Misericordia grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was Misericordia produced?
Misericordia was produced in France, Portugal, Spain.
What are the themes of Misericordia?
The themes of Misericordia include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal.