In the heart of France, a ghost village resists every attempt at rebirth. Courbefy — a rural ghost story where reality turns into legend.

In the Limousin region of central France lies Courbefy, a small village abandoned decades ago and seemingly trapped in time. Sold, resold, coveted by artists, foreign investors and dreamers alike, every effort to bring Courbefy back to life has failed. Each attempt has been shadowed by tragedy or mystery, reinforcing its reputation as a cursed place.

With a strikingly cinematic approach — halfway between ghost story and social fable — The Curse of Courbefy reveals how reality can slip into legend. What begins as a local story unfolds into a universal tale, linking a forgotten French hilltop to dramatic events as far away as Korea.

“Courbefy is not just a place to film — it is an experience. During the shoot, I felt as if the village was watching me as much as I was watching it. Every ruin, every silence seemed to carry hidden stories. My challenge was to capture the invisible without betraying its mystery. You don’t leave Courbefy unchanged.”
— Laurline Danguy des Déserts, Director