Heresy review
A childless woman flees into the forest and emerges with a swollen belly in director Didier Konings’ short, sharp fable
TL;DR
- Frieda, a childless villager, flees into the forest after escaping an attempted rape.
- She returns with a swollen belly, leading villagers to fear it's the devil's work.
- The villagers' fear is amplified by finding the attacker dismembered but conscious.
- The film explores themes of fear, the projection of evil, female bodies, and nature.
- It highlights feminist credentials through Frieda's character and the 'wise women' of the forest.
- The director uses his background in concept art and VFX for visually striking sequences.
- The film is noted for its dark intensity, authentic grimness, and visual sharpness.