Miłosierny (2019)

In the border town of Roubaix, where darkness and grime accumulate like a somber reminder of the past, a brutal murder takes place, closing another chapter in the tragic history of this place. An 80-year-old woman, likely with little to lose, becomes the victim of an inexplicable and cruel act of violence.

Commissar Yacoub Daoud, a man who knows what it means to live in cities where violence is a daily reality, is called upon to investigate this heinous crime. Alongside his young and inexperienced lieutenant Louis Cotterel, Daoud enters a world that is both brutal and unforgiving, where every step leads through dark and abandoned streets, where people live in poverty and crime. In this treacherous world, where anyone can be the victim or the perpetrator, Daoud and Cotterel must confront their own doubts and fears to find the killer and overcome violence.

The film "Mercy" tackles important themes such as violence against the elderly, unemployment and crime, which are social consequences of a society. It is a story about people who live in darkness, but also those who try to lift them out of that darkness.

This film is directed at viewers seeking deeper emotions and reflections on the transformations taking place in society. It's not a film for those looking for lighter, more entertaining content. To watch "Mercy" is to see how people live in darkness, but also to see how we can change what is possible to be changed.