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No Mercy

February 27, 2026 1h 44m

Released in February 2026. No Mercy is a documentary film. directed by Isa Willinger.

Starring Virginie Despentes, Céline Sciamma, and Alice Diop

Synopsis

From the starting point of her admiration for the pioneering Ukrainian filmmaker Kira Muratova (1934-2018), the director poses a question: is cinema made by women really tougher, more violent? Seeking answers, she talks to great contemporary filmmakers like Catherine Breillat, Virginie Despentes, Alice Diop, Céline Sciamma, Ana Lily Amirpour, and Monika Treut, among others. It becomes obvious that the cinema screen is a space for the projection of real social problems and power relations.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 27, 2026 Upcoming release
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Tondowski Films
  • FlairFilm (AUT)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is No Mercy about?

From the starting point of her admiration for the pioneering Ukrainian filmmaker Kira Muratova (1934-2018), the director poses a question: is cinema made by women really tougher, more violent? Seek...

Who directed No Mercy?

No Mercy was directed by Isa Willinger.

How long is No Mercy?

No Mercy has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was No Mercy released?

No Mercy was released on February 27, 2026 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in No Mercy?

The main cast of No Mercy includes Virginie Despentes, Céline Sciamma, Alice Diop, Ana Lily Amirpour, Catherine Breillat.