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The Ones Who Grieve

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At the end of the 19th century, on an isolated farm, Zélie is trapped under the authority of her father, Jacob, a deeply religious man. As a mysterious disease known as the "Black Veil" ravages the surrounding countryside and faith begins to blur with madness, she must fight to preserve her humanity and claim her freedom.

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Rebecca Sayce FILMHOUNDS Magazine 3 days ago
3/5
Despite its missteps, The Ones Who Grieve is another nasty achievement for Quarxx who is becoming well known for his bleak and nihilistic brand of cinema that confronts the darkest parts of human nature. Go to Full Review Bee Delores B-Sides & Badlands Sep 21, 2026
1/5
Each moment descends further into the abyss of masochistic glee. It's effective, that's to be sure, but at what cost? It neither supplies a cathartic valve of feminine rage nor says anything new that can't be seen doomscrolling on social media. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Sep 21, 2026
4.5/5
In an age of monstrous men, Frément’s creation stands out. Go to Full Review Chad Collins Dread Central Sep 19, 2026
2/5
Nihilistic and cruel, The Ones Who Grieve makes for a visceral, though regularly unpleasant, experience. Go to Full Review Caitlin Kennedy Simply Cinema (Substack) Sep 19, 2026
7.5/10
The Ones Who Grieve is relentless. Relentless in its cruelty, in its squeamish moments, in its tension, and in its ability to constantly best itself in all things depraved. Go to Full Review Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror Sep 19, 2026
4/5
Whatever you may expect, this is more and better. It certainly was for me. The entire world-building is so simple, yet so very brutal and strangely relatable. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Quarxx

Director

Thierry Frémont

Actor

Zélie Rixhon

Actor

Isabelle Anciaux

Actor

Jean-Baptiste Maunier

Actor

Ophélia Kolb

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Movie Info

Synopsis At the end of the 19th century, on an isolated farm, Zélie is trapped under the authority of her father, Jacob, a deeply religious man. As a mysterious disease known as the "Black Veil" ravages the surrounding countryside and faith begins to blur with madness, she must fight to preserve her humanity and claim her freedom.
Director
Quarxx
Producer
Isabelle Guenezan, Martine Melloul, Quarxx
Screenwriter
Quarxx, Frédéric Soulier
Production Co
Transgressive Production, Kali Pictures, ASM Films
Genre
Drama, Horror
Original Language
French
Runtime
1h 56m
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