The Ones Who Grieve

The Ones Who Grieve (2026)



Les âmes en peine

5.7 2026 116 min —

Director: Quarxx

Cast: Thierry Frémont, Zélie Rixhon, Jean-Baptiste Maunier, Isabelle Anciaux, Philippine Poiraud

Drama Fantasy History
On a remote 19th-century farm, Zélie is held captive by the iron will of her father, Jacob, a man consumed by religious fervor. As the enigmatic “Black Veil” plague sweeps through the land, warping faith into obsession, she battles to hold onto her own soul and seize the liberty she deserves.

More About This Film

The Ones Who Grieve is a French folk-horror drama set in the late nineteenth century on an isolated farm. Young Zélie lives under the rigid authority of her deeply religious father while a mysterious disease known as the Black Veil spreads through the countryside.

Quarxx combines historical drama with horror, supernatural imagery and a harsh vision of rural life. Zélie Rixhon and Thierry Frémont lead the film, supported by Isabelle Anciaux and Jean-Baptiste Maunier, while the production creates a distinctive gothic world that blends period detail with unsettling speculative elements.

  • The original French title is Les Âmes en peine.
  • Directed and co-written by Quarxx and Frédéric Soulier.
  • Antoine Carpentier served as cinematographer.
  • The film premiered at the Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival in 2026.
  • It was selected for genre festivals including Sitges, Fantastic Fest and Grimmfest.

Where to Watch

The Ones Who Grieve is currently best known through its international festival circuit, with commercial digital rights still developing.