Both Sides of the Blade (Avec amour et acharnement)
Both Sides of the Blade
Both Sides of the Blade
Both Sides of the Blade
Both Sides of the Blade
Both Sides of the Blade
Both Sides of the Blade (Avec amour et acharnement)
Directed by Claire Denis
(France, 2022, digital, in French with English subtitles)
For Mature Audiences
“An incendiary drama about the danger of old flames.” —IndieWire
A woman (Juliette Binoche) finds her life spiraling out of control when she becomes involved in a passionate love triangle with her longtime partner (Vincent Lindon) and his best friend (Grégoire Colin), who is also her former lover. Claire Denis won Best Director at the 2022 Berlin International Film Festival for Both Sides of the Blade. Stay for the credits!
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Both Sides of the Blade (Avec amour et acharnement)
Directed by Claire Denis
(France, 2022, 116 minutes)
Brown Auditorium Theater