---
title: "Calvaire"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/calvaire-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 12517
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Calvaire (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/calvaire-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Calvaire, also known by the literal translation Calvary and as The Ordeal, is a psychological horror film released in 2004 and 2005. The film is a French-language Belgian-French co-production and marks the feature directorial debut of Fabrice Du Welz, who also co-wrote the film. The cast stars Laurent Lucas, Philippe Nahon, and Jackie Berroyer. The film was first presented at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004. The story follows a traveling entertainer named Marc Stevens. A few days before Christmas, Marc is stuck at nightfall in a remote wood in the swampy Hautes Fagnes region of Liège when his van breaks down. An odd individual who is looking for a lost dog then leads Marc to a shuttered inn.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A traveling entertainer becomes stranded at a remote inn just before Christmas."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric horror setting in the swampy Hautes Fagnes
- Tense, claustrophobic narrative
- Strong sense of dread

### Caveats & Content Note
- Brief runtime may leave some wanting more
- Disturbing imagery may unsettle sensitive viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film features intense, unsettling horror themes and graphic content, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: creepy, isolated, slow-burn, unsettling

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Calvaire belong to?
Calvaire is classified as a horror film.

### Q: When was Calvaire released in the United States?
It was released in the US on August 11, 2006.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and twenty‑eight minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
The story follows entertainer Marc Stevens, whose van breaks down, leaving him stranded at a remote inn in the Hautes Fagnes region.

### Q: Is Calvaire appropriate for children?
Due to its intense horror themes and graphic content, it is not suitable for children.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Calvaire — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/12517)
- [Calvaire (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvaire_(film))
- [Calvaire (2005): Zajímavosti | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/221385-calvaire/zajimavosti)
- [Joyeux Calvaire (1996) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/130159-joyeux-calvaire/prehled/)

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