Cannes International Film Festival 2026 | Toronto International Film Festival 2026 | BFI London Film Festival 2026
Grand Prix du Jury, Festival de Cabourg 2026
In Jacmel, Haiti, the sea, churches and spiritual beliefs are part of everyday life. Marie Madeleine is an independent woman who earns her living as a sex worker and refuses to follow the rules imposed by religious authorities. Her life changes when she meets Joseph, a young evangelist. Despite their different beliefs and lifestyles, they develop a relationship. As Joseph begins to question his faith, Marie Madeleine introduces him to a world where desire and the search for freedom offer new possibilities for both of them.
Haitian actress, writer, director and producer Gessica Généus supported reconstruction after the 2010 earthquake. She founded Ayizan Production, directed Vizaj Nou and the documentary Douvan jou ka leve. Her debut feature, Freda, premiered at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard 2021, winning many awards.
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