The Ones Who Grieve

Description

Zélie is confined to an isolated farm under the strict authority of her father, Jacob, who adheres to a rigid religious doctrine. As a devastating disease known as the “Black Veil” spreads through the countryside, Zélie confronts the growing madness that intertwines with her family’s faith. She must resist her father's control and fight for her identity and autonomy in a time of crisis. The film features a cast that includes Thierry Frémont, Zélie Rixhon, Jean-Baptiste Maunier, and Isabelle Anciaux. It is set at the end of the 19th century, capturing a period marked by superstition and fear as the plague threatens to upend the community.