2022 · drama · romance
Both Sides of the Blade
Directed by Claire Denis1h 57m2022
Jean and Sara have been living together for 10 years. When they first met, Sara was living with François, Jean’s best friend and an admirer from back when he played rugby. Jean and Sara love each other. One day, Sara sees François in the street. He does not notice her, but she is overtaken by the sensation that her life could suddenly change. François gets back in touch with Jean. For the first time in years. He suggests they start working together again. From here on, things spiral out of control.
Our read: Both Sides of the Blade (2022) reads as a heavy, measured, grounded drama · romance entry — measured in intensity, intimate in scope, cold in temperature, nihilistic in outlook, with a strong directorial signature.
Heavy, measured, measured drama / romance, grounded in texture. Nihilistic, intimate, cold.
- heavy
- measured
- intense
- bleak
- signature
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