This is a Federation of Alliances Françaises USA-hosted event.  You must register at this link on the Federation's site to attend this session. You can use this link or the following URL:

https://www.afusa.org/event-rsvp/french-cinematheque-misericorde/

You should not register on the AF-Richmond's site.

One Film One Federation (OFOF), in collaboration with Telescope Film, presents French Cinémathèque – a celebration of Francophone cinema offering a curated selection of monthly films from January – December, 2025. AF Chapter members worldwide can enjoy the monthly selection on specified streaming platforms followed by a free hosted discussion in English with Beatrice Loayza, a critic and film historian based in Brooklyn. Beatrice is a lecturer at the School of Visual Arts and a regular contributor to the New York Times, the Criterion Collection, Film Comment, and other publications.

Telescope Film, the only site in the US exclusively for international film and TV, now offers a dedicated page for France. Looking for a particular French film or show? Search our comprehensive database to find out if it’s streaming in the US and where. Not sure what to watch (as long as it’s French!)? See what’s new and what’s popular from France, or browse our curated content – there’s a new themed collection every month. From the classics of the French New Wave to the latest series, the French page on Telescope is a home for fans of French film and TV.

Miséricorde / Misericordia
2024 · 102m
Director Alain Guiraudie
Genre Thriller

Following the death of his former boss, Jérémie returns to Saint-Martial, France, for the funeral, staying with his boss’s widow, Martine. While living with her, Jérémie finds himself drawn into a web of small-town intrigue with Martine's son, Vincent, a threatening neighbor, and the local priest.

Discussions will usually take place on the fourth Monday of each month. Participants are encouraged to watch the film via streaming before attending the discussion. The Zoom link will be sent out via email after registration. 

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