Foundational psychoanalystSigmund Freud argued that human psychology was driven by two instincts.
What is ‘Misericordia’ About?
Except, that is, when he’s rather liberal withthe use of his powers of seduction.
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The twisty erotic tension is well-used to both provide levity and to complicate and add drama to the situation.
It’s a small cast, but each member excels in their role, regardless of their size.
Few films are as anxiety-inducing as this masterful exercise in suspense.
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Certain elements do stretch the suspension of disbelief.
It’s still a solid drama overall that mines erotic thriller territory in subtly comedic ways without sacrificing tension.
Whether or not the Freudian instincts are meaningfully more central than other human motivators is debatable.
Misericordiacomes to theaters on March 21.
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Misericordia follows Jeremie as he returns to his hometown for a friend’s funeral.
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Misericordia follows Jérémie as he returns to his hometown for a friend’s funeral. Amidst a backdrop of unspoken tensions and suspicion, he becomes entangled in local rumors and faces a police investigation after committing an irreversible act.
