The Failing (2026)
“Secrets hide where shadows linger.”
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Movie review: The Failing
The Failing is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Its listed tagline is “Secrets hide where shadows linger.”
Story
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.
Audience reaction
TMDB records an audience rating of 0.0/10.
Production
Release date: January 17, 2026 · Runtime: 15 minutes · Original language: French · Original title: Les Défaillants
Cast
Pierre Cévaër
Alex Descas
Yoann Zimmer
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