‘Marie Madeleine’ review: Haiti-set drama finds grace in the tension between sexuality and faith

By 2026-05-14T21:13:00

'Marie Madeleine'

Source: Cannes Film Festival

Gessica Geneus follows debut Freda with a sensual, socially-grounded tale of belief, repression and change

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