In a recent interview, filmmaker Alain Guiraudie discusses his new movie "Misericordia," which features a provocative scene involving a priest's erection, symbolizing desire in the context of restrictive Catholicism. The film, a return to Guiraudie's noir roots, intertwines themes of crime and punishment through the story of Jérémie, who confronts a violent past during a funeral. Drawing from personal experiences, Guiraudie juxtaposes quiet moments with underlying lust, showcasing a unique narrative that challenges societal norms surrounding sexuality and the clergy.
"Of course, he's trying to get the policeman to leave. But I also wanted to have fun with the character, despite the fact that Catholicism prohibits marriage, prohibits a sexual life [for the priests]."
"At the age of 60, Guiraudie has a flair for provocation that puts the would-be enfants terribles to shame. His latest, Misericordia, returns him to the noir territory of his deeply kinky breakout, Stranger by the Lake (2013)."
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