The Failing (2026)

The Failing is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Its listed tagline is “Secrets hide where shadows linger.”

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.

TMDB records an audience rating of 0.0/10.

Release date: January 17, 2026 · Runtime: 15 minutes · Original language: French · Original title: Les Défaillants

Director: Nicolas Barbey · Cast: Pierre Cévaër as Prêtre Cyril Nouvel, Alex Descas as L'Abbé Gomis, Yoann Zimmer as Louis Nouvel

Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller