In Miséricorde, the enigmatic Alain Guiraudie delves into the labyrinthine alleys of morality, portraying it as a mere masquerade for capricious whims, while blending a timeless fable with contemporary France's rustic patchwork. His camera glides with an unhurried grace, indulging in prolonged close-ups that capture every fleeting glance and ambiguous handshake, generating an electrifying ambiance.
The storyline dances around the themes of guilt and justice in a village where desire transforms violence into an abstract concept. Is the perpetrator a…
