Calvaire

Calvaire ( Calvary, also known as The Ordeal) is a 2004 psychological horror film directed by Fabrice Du Welz, starring Laurent Lucas, Philippe Nahon and Jackie Berroyer. It was Fabrice Du Welz's first full-length film. Marc Stevens (Laurent Lucas) is a young traveling singer. After a concert at the nursing home a few days before Christmas, Marc takes the road. Shortly afterwards, his van breaks down in a deserted mountain region. He is taken in by an affable yet creepy Mr. Bartel (Jackie Berroyer), an innkeeper who became psychologically fragile after his wife Gloria left him. The sexual implications of Bartel's obsession begin Marc's "ordeal". Plot Marc Stevens is a struggling low-level performer, who makes his living performing light pop ballads and easy listening tunes at retirement homes. En route to perform at a Christmas special, his van — which doubles as his home — breaks down during a storm and he is stranded deep in the woods. Lost, cold, and succumbing to the elements, Marc is rescued by a local, an emaciated young man named Boris, who takes Marc to a run-down inn. The sole occupant of the inn is its proprietor, Mr. Bartel, an amiable old man who lives there as a hermit of sorts. Claiming to be a retired standup comedian, Bartel welcomes Marc to stay and offers to repair his van as a token of brotherhood between professional entertainers. Marc accepts the offer, but remains aloof, not speaking with Bartel about his own career or personal life.