The Failing
Secrets hide where shadows linger.
Father Cyril Nouvel has mysteriously disappeared.Yet it is at his initiative that his brother, Gendarme Louis Nouvel, and his mentor, Abbé Gomis, find themselves gathered at the site of an abandoned old fort.As they set out to search for him in this vast and oppressive place, tension rises between the two men.
Who's in it
Cast
The billed ensemble, with character names. Open any performer for their Nutevio filmography.
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Story overview
What It's About
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Father Cyril Nouvel has mysteriously disappeared. Yet it is at his initiative that his brother, Gendarme Louis Nouvel, and his mentor, Abbé Gomis, find themselves gathered at the site of an abandoned old fort. As they set out to search for him in this vast and oppressive place, tension rises between the two men. Even if they cannot admit it to themselves, each knows deep down that he holds a part of the truth.
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Box Office & Release
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- Release date
- Jan 17, 2026
- Runtime
- 0h 15m
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- Language
- French
- Country
- France
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