The Balconettes

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The Balconettes

In Theaters Fri Aug 22

1h 44m

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As a heat wave brings a Marseille neighborhood to the boil, three roommates gleefully meddle in the lives of their neighbors from their balcony. Until a late night drink turns into a bloody affair.

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Noémie Merlant

Director

Souheila Yacoub

Ruby

Noémie Merlant

Élise

Sanda Codreanu

Nicole

Lucas Bravo

The neighbor across the street

Nadège Beausson-Diagne

Denise

Robbie Collin

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Merlant’s film isn’t being unladylike: rather, it’s asserting that ladylike is what all of these things really are, and it’s high time cinema admitted it.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 21, 2024

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Hannah Strong

Little White Lies

But a gimmicky supernatural element somewhat undermines the more serious message, and there’s a sense that the film could have perhaps been kept to a tight 90 minutes, as it runs out of steam in the back half.

May 24, 2024

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Robert Daniels

RogerEbert.com

The components are there: a strong ensemble, mostly sturdy camerawork, and an intriguing premise. But the parts rarely add up to a satisfying whole, and so the potential of “The Balconettes” is left annoyingly hanging in the air.

May 24, 2024

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Josiah Teal

Battle Royale With Cheese

At its core, The Balconettes is a relevant film addressing relationships, the creative process, female empowerment, an assault on predatory behavior, and a feminist anthem all rolled into a haunting, thrilling, funny, and engaging cinematic experience.

Aug 19, 2025

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

A clunky and tonally uneven dark comedy.

Aug 19, 2025

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Emiliano Basile

EscribiendoCine

This French production experiments with the mixing of genres and tones in a deliberately chaotic manner, as if breaking free from the social norms imposed on women also entailed challenging traditional narrative structures. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Aug 18, 2025

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Synopsis

As a heat wave brings a Marseille neighborhood to the boil, three roommates gleefully meddle in the lives of their neighbors from their balcony. Until a late night drink turns into a bloody affair.

Director: Noémie Merlant
Producer: Pierre Guyard
Screenwriter: Noémie Merlant, Céline Sciamma
Distributor: The Forge
Production Co: Nord-Ouest Films
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 22, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 44m