Murderess (Fonissa) – Calgary

Murderess (Fonissa) (Feature Film)

Set against the hauntingly beautiful backdrop of a remote Greek island around 1900, “Fonissa” (Murderess) unravels a powerful drama that dives deep into the human psyche and societal norms.

This gripping tale is based on Alexandros Papadiamantis’s classic novel, bringing to life the harrowing story of Hadoula, a woman entangled in the oppressive webs of a patriarchal society.

Hadoula’s life has been shaped by rejection and struggle, starting with her own mother. Living in a world that dictates a woman’s worth by rigid, patriarchal standards, Hadoula’s internal rebellion simmers until it can no longer be contained.

In a desperate bid for control and a twisted sense of justice, she turns to murder, targeting the little girls of her island community.