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Marie Madeleine

Gessica Généus

The second feature from Haitian actor-director Gessica Généus (Freda, LFF 2021) follows an unlikely friendship between a sex worker and preacher’s son that rocks their community.
Runtime
104 min
Country
France-Haiti-Belgium-Canada
Language
Haitian Creole, French
Year
2026
More information
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Screenings

Marie and Joseph couldn’t be more different. She’s outspoken and protects herself with razor blades, whereas he’s near-silent, hiding secrets behind the lens of his camera. But when Joseph’s estranged father begins building a church next to the brothel Marie works at, their lives are irrevocably changed. Généus’ film is a vivid and compassionate portrait of the outcasts of contemporary Haitian society.

Grace Barber-Plentie

Content warning

Contains scenes of drug use, homophobic violence, nudity, and sex.