Alleluia (2014)
Directed by Fabrice Du Welz

Drama / Thriller

Film Synopsis

Tired of being manipulated by her pathologically jealous husband, Gloria abandons him and starts a new life far away with her daughter. Encouraged by a friend, Gloria begins looking for a new partner via an online dating site. This is how she meets Michel, a small-time crook for whom she develops an immediate infatuation. Troubled by the intensity of Gloria's feelings for him, Michel tries to escape from her, but she finds him again and extorts from him a promise never to leave her. Gloria is ready to do anything to hold on to the love that has taken possession of her...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Fabrice Du Welz
  • Script: Fabrice Du Welz, Vincent Tavier
  • Cinematographer: Manuel Dacosse
  • Cast: Lola Dueñas (Gloria), Héléna Noguerra (Solange), Laurent Lucas (Michel), Stéphane Bissot (Madeleine), David Murgia (Père Luis), Philippe Résimont (Fritkot man), Édith Le Merdy (Marguerite), Renaud Rutten (Le réceptionniste), Anne-Marie Loop (Gabriella)
  • Country: France / Belgium
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 90 min

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