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Maldoror

When justice falters, obsession becomes the only weapon.

20246.42h 35m

Overview

When two girls go missing, Paul Chartier, an impulsive young police recruit, is assigned to “Maldoror”. This secret unit has been set up to monitor a dangerous sex offender. When the operation fails, fed up with the limits of the legal system, Chartier embarks on a solitary hunt to bring down the culprits.

Directed by Fabrice Du Welz
Written by Fabrice Du Welz, Domenico La Porta
Produced by Violaine Barbaroux, Manuel Chiche, Jean-Yves Roubin
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Top Cast

Anthony Bajon

Anthony Bajon

Paul Chartier

Alba Gaïa Bellugi

Alba Gaïa Bellugi

Jeanne 'Gina' Ferrara

Alexis Manenti

Alexis Manenti

Luis Catano

Sergi López

Sergi López

Marcel Dedieu

Laurent Lucas

Laurent Lucas

Charles Hinkel

David Murgia

David Murgia

Didier Renard

Béatrice Dalle

Béatrice Dalle

Rita

Lubna Azabal

Lubna Azabal

Mme Santos

Jackie Berroyer

Jackie Berroyer

Jacky Dolman

Mélanie Doutey

Mélanie Doutey

Juge Remacle

About Maldoror

Maldoror is a thriller, crime, drama film released in 2024. Directed by Fabrice Du Welz, it stars Anthony Bajon, Alba Gaïa Bellugi, Alexis Manenti. When two girls go missing, Paul Chartier, an impulsive young police recruit, is assigned to “Maldoror”. This secret unit has been set up to monitor a dangerous sex offender. When the operation fails, fed up with the limits of the legal system, Chartier embarks on a solitary hunt to bring down the culprits.

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