PREVIEW: Both Sides of the Blade (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Juliette Binoche (The English Patient), Vincent Lindon (Titane), Grégoire Colin (Nénette and Boni), Bulle Ogier (Seaside), Issa Perica (Les Misérables), Mati Diop (35 Shots of Rum), Lola Créton (Iris in Bloom), Hana Magimel (film debut)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Claire Denis (35 Shots of Rum), director, writer; Christine Angot (Let the Sunshine In), writer; Olivier Delbosc (Swimming Pool) and James Benjamin Shannon (A Prophet), producers; Tindersticks (High Life), composers; Eric Gautier (Into the Wild), cinematographer; Sandie Bompar (Royal Bonbon), Guy Lecorne (White Material) and Emmanuelle Pencalet (Cry No More), editors

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Sara (Binoche) shares a passionate relationship with Jean (Lindon), her partner of ten years. However, when a chance encounter with her old flame François (Colin) – who also happens to be Jean’s best friend – reignites further passion, Sara finds herself caught in the middle of a love triangle…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

French filmmaker Claire Denis reunites with Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche for a passionate romance that defies expectations and celebrates love in all its forms.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2022

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE, AND AVAILABLE TO RENT EXCLUSIVELY ON CURZON HOME CINEMA

 

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