Bakery’s closed but the priest’s got baguette enough to feed the village
Cinemas
Directed by Alain Guiraudie
Misericordia
Miséricorde
An acclaimed, atmospheric drama.
Drama
Thriller
Comedy
2024
1h 44m
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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6What people say
what if you were GAY but also you wanted to SLEEP with you childhood friend’s MOTHER and the local priest knew you were a MURDERER but he FORGAVE you because he was actually GAY FOR YOU and then the cops didn’t believe your alibi so you had to PRETEND to be GAY with the PRIEST even though he’s the one person you’re NOT gay for and the whole time you couldn’t even find any MUSHROOMS???NYFF ‘62 movie #1!
behind every gay is a gayer, more evil person, and sometimes they're a priest
Common questions
What is Misericordia about?+
The story follows a man named Jérémie who returns to his hometown for a funeral, finding himself entangled in a series of suspicious events and complex human desires.
Who directed Misericordia?+
The film is directed by the French filmmaker Alain Guiraudie, known for works such as 'Stranger by the Lake'.
Is Misericordia a comedy?+
It is a blend of genres, often described as a dark, witty, and absurd comedy mixed with thriller and drama elements.
