Still from Marie Madeleine

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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
Official film page

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.