Both Sides of the Blade
In this simultaneously small and cavernous love story, even a whisper echoes for days…a rich, nuanced exploration of female desire.
Both Sides of the Blade
Sara finds herself caught between two men: her longtime partner and an old flame. Before long, everything is in danger of spiraling out of control as the three find their lives intertwined years after meeting.
“An accomplished erotic thriller.” — Slant Magazine
“Denis is a masterful director who always knows exactly what she’s doing…the writing and her laser-focused direction lay bare the characters’ feelings.” — The Hollywood Reporter
“Both Sides of the Blade grows more illuminating as it gets hotter; what starts like a constrained and unusually jagged French drama is eventually forged into an incendiary portrait of three people.” — IndieWire
“An accomplished erotic thriller.” — Slant Magazine
“Denis is a masterful director who always knows exactly what she’s doing…the writing and her laser-focused direction lay bare the characters’ feelings.” — The Hollywood Reporter
“Both Sides of the Blade grows more illuminating as it gets hotter; what starts like a constrained and unusually jagged French drama is eventually forged into an incendiary portrait of three people.” — IndieWire
Genre
Drama,
Romance,
French Cinema,
Women and Film
Runtime
117
Language
French
Director
Claire Denis
Writer(s)
Christine Angot &,
Claire Denis
Cast
Juliette Binoche,
Vincent Lindon,
Gregoire Colin,
Issa Perica,
Bulle Ogier,
Mati Dio
Awards:
Winner, Silver Bear, Berlin International Film Festival
Nominee, Golden Bear, Berlin International Film Festival
FEATURED REVIEW
David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter
Claire Denis’ smart, moody, superbly acted melodrama, 'Both Sides of the Blade,' begins with a rapturous vacation interlude, with the central couple draped in one another’s arms in the sea as the sweet melodic notes of Tindersticks’ score wash over them. The scene is so gushingly romantic it’s ...
Played at
Royal 7.08.22 - 7.28.22
Glendale 7.15.22 - 7.21.22
Town Center 5 7.15.22 - 7.21.22
Claremont 5 7.22.22 - 7.28.22
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