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BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE (2022)
Starring Juliette Binoche, Vincent Lindon, Grégoire Colin, Mati Diop, Hana Magimel, Bulle Ogier, Issa Perica, Alice Houri, Bruno Podalydès and Lola Créton. Directed by Claire Denis.

Public radio presenter Sara and Jean are in love, and have been living together for a decade. When they first met, Sara was in a relationship with François while Jean, a pro rugby star, was married with a son. Their relationship has been relatively secure, even surviving a stint in prison by Jean for shady business dealings.

One day, seemingly out of the blue, François returns to Paris and contacts Jean, suggesting he come work for him; he’s starting an agency for sports stars and wants Jean’s expertise in identifying talent. When Sara first sees Francois again - in the distance, across a car park - she’s overcome with emotion. Soon, things rapidly spiral out of control.

LET THE SUNSHINE IN (2019)
Starring Juliette Binoche, Xavier Beauvois, Philippe Katerine, Josiane Balasko, Gérard Depardieu, Alex Descas, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Bruno Podalydès, Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi and Claire Tran. Directed by Claire Denis.

Living alone in Paris, Isabelle is looking for a connection – she thinks. Her passion burns brightly, but as she finds comfort in the arms of an array of men, she ponders just what she’s seeking, and whether sex and companionship are the keys to fulfillment.

THE OTHER SON (2013)
Starring Emmanuelle Devos, Pascal Elbe, Jules Sitruk, Mehdi Dehbi, Areen Omari, Khalifa Natour, Pascal Elbé, Bruno Podalydès, Diana Zriek and Marie Wisselmann. Directed by Lorraine Lévy.

REVIEWS The Other Son - Identity clash between East and West

LOVE SONGS FOR TOUGH GUYS
Starring François Damiens, Ramzy Bedia, Vanessa Paradis, Gustave Kervern, Joeystarr, Valeria Bruni‑tedeschi, Vincent MacAigne, Jules Benchetrit, Bouli Lanners and Bruno Podalydès. Directed by Samuel Benchetrit.

In the port city of Dunkirk, weary crime boss Jeff has a big problem: young punks are muscling in on his turf. But Jeff is distracted: he’s fallen for Roxane, a supermarket cashier he adores from afar. Taking a leaf from the Cyrano playbook, he tries to win her heart by writing love poems, but doesn’t have the courage to deliver them. Two other clueless associates try all sorts of arm-twisting to convince some high school kids to come to Je7’s daughter’s 18th birthday party.

Meanwhile, Jeff’s grizzled and near-mute enforcer is sent to shake down local suburban widow Suzanne, who is preparing to portray Simone de Beauvoir in the community theatre’s annual musical, but instead finds himself drawn into the actual production.