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Balestra

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Joanna is a competitive fencer who is desperate to be the world's best. In order to gain an edge, she pursues an experimental technology, allowing her to train via lucid dreaming, where she begins a tumultuous affair with her instructor.

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David Davidson Globe and Mail Dorsey is proving to be more adept at marshalling the opportunities of commercial filmmaking than her contemporaries. While bigger does not always mean better, she demonstrates a real mastery of the tools and resources at her disposal. Aug 13, 2024 Full Review Rose Ho The Asian Cut The entire film has an understated quality that lets the lead performances and twisted tale shine. Rated: 4/5 Jul 31, 2025 Full Review Eric Marchen Rogers TV Dorsey’s slick direction contains skillfully choreographed fencing felt through every breath, thrust, and devastating blow to the opponent. A duel of dream vs reality, control vs autonomy, young vs old, there’s a back-and-forth fighting for first place. Rated: B Aug 9, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Nicole Dorsey

Director

Manny Jacinto

Elliot

James Badge Dale

Coach Raph

Cush Jumbo

Joanna Bathory

Jason William Day

Police officer #1

Heather Doerksen

Dr. Helena Sutro

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Balestra

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Movie Info

Synopsis Joanna is a competitive fencer who is desperate to be the world's best. In order to gain an edge, she pursues an experimental technology, allowing her to train via lucid dreaming, where she begins a tumultuous affair with her instructor.
Director
Nicole Dorsey
Producer
Paul-E. Audet, Pierre Even, Chris Ferguson
Screenwriter
Imran Zaidi
Production Co
Item 7, Oddfellows Entertainment
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Runtime
2h 25m