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The Balconettes

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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Katie Hogan FILMHOUNDS Magazine With three fantastic leads and an empowering second feature from Noémie Merlant, The Balconettes, could very much have been a predictable and enjoyable comedy, but ultimately surprises with every twist and turn. Nov 3, 2024 Full Review Rebecca Harrison Writing on Reels Given that Merlant has important things to say (and that the film is in places very funny), The Balconettes is underwhelming. I wanted to like it. I wanted to love it. But for all its stylish art direction and smart cinematography, it didn’t move me. Oct 27, 2024 Full Review Clotilde Chinnici Loud and Clear Reviews It is incredibly refreshing to see a movie take such a real approach to portraying some very real horrors that women go through every day with disarming honesty. Rated: 4.5/5 Oct 26, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Movie Info

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
Production Co
Nord-Ouest Films
Genre
Comedy, Horror
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
1h 44m