Young lovers are on the run in the final film of Fabrice du Welzâs Ardennes trilogy (Calvaire, Alleluia). An official selection of Fantastic Fest, the film follows shy 12-year old Paul who lives near a psychiatric institute. After an encounter with a patient there, the troubled yet beautiful Gloria, he becomes infatuated and vows to protect her. Insisting the doctors are holding her hostage for an inheritance the two escape and wreak havoc across the French countryside. A potent combination of violent thriller and romantic sexual awakening, du Welz masterfully captures the teenage intensity of âamour fouâ pairing perfectly with Manuel Dacosseâs sumptuous 16mm photography.
Cast & Crew
Actors:- Thomas Gioria
- Fantine Harduin
- Benoît Poelvoorde
- Anaël Snoek
- Gwendolyn Gourvenec
Director: Fabrice du Welz
Producers: Manuel Chiche
Producers: Vincent Tavier
Additional Details
Label: Altered Innocence
Genre: Drama
Run Time: 99 mins
Release Date: 06/29/21
UPC: 688187004020