Exclusive Poster for Alain Guiraudie’s Misericordia Highlights the Rising Death Toll

      It's been nine months since Alain Guiraudie’s Misericordia premiered at Cannes, but that shouldn't lessen the excitement for its U.S. release set to begin next month. I viewed the film during a hectic NYFF schedule and find that it lingers in my mind longer than most, still unsettling me after the initial viewing. Fans of Guiraudie will likely be satisfied, while newcomers might leave wanting to explore as much as possible; few directors today handle tone and temperament with such brilliance and exhibit such fearlessness regarding moral judgement.

      With Misericordia set to open on March 21 from Janus and Sideshow, we are pleased to unveil an exclusive poster that captures its three key strengths: Félix Kysyl’s enigmatic expression, an autumnal backdrop, and a hint of blood where it fits (or is desired). The tagline also managed to elicit a genuine smile from me.

      As noted by Leonardo Goi in his Cannes review, “Misericordia is neither a lament nor a grand discussion. Odd as it may seem for a narrative starting with a burial and fracturing after a dreadful death, this film is surprisingly and wonderfully funny, with humor slowly building a subversive quality reminiscent of desire itself.”

      You can find the poster and preview below, and be sure to check back next month for my interview with Guiraudie.