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Misericordia / Miséricorde
Screening Schedule
Screening 1
- 17th December
- 6.00 pm
- audi 1
Screening 2
- 20th December
- 2.15 pm
- tagore
Alain Guiraudie
Director's bio
Alain Guiraudie
Alain Guiraudie, born on July 15, 1964, in Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Aveyron, France, is a distinguished French film director and screenwriter. He is known for his unique storytelling style and his focus on LGBT-related themes. Guiraudie has directed several acclaimed films since 1990, including "Stranger by the Lake" (2013), which won the Best Director award in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival. Guiraudie's work often explores themes of sexuality, identity, and human relationships. His notable films include "The King of Escape" (2009), "Staying Vertical" (2016), and "Nobody's Hero" (2022). In addition to his film career, Guiraudie is also an accomplished novelist, having won the Prix Sade for his novel "Now the Night Begins" in 2014.
Synopsis
Jérémie returns to his hometown for an old friend’s funeral. In this village where so much goes unsaid, he must contend with rumours and suspicion, until he commits an irreparable act and finds himself at the centre of a police investigation.
Details of Cast
Jacques Develay, Jean-Baptiste Durand, Catherine Frot, Félix Kysyl
Details of Crew
Jean-Christophe HYM (Editing), Vasco PEDROSO (Sound), Marc VERDAGUER (Music), Claire MATHON (Cinematography)
Producer Details
Charles Gillibert
Writer Details
Alain Guiraudie
Stills
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