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Both Sides of the Blade streaming

Original title: Avec amour et acharnement

2022 Movie France Drama, Romance, Thriller 111 min Ages 14+

By: Claire Denis With: Juliette Binoche, Vincent Lindon, Grégoire Colin

A love triangle story about a woman caught between two men, her long-time partner and his best friend, her former lover.

Filmium rating

61%

Festival Achievements

Berlin International Film Festival 2022

Awards:

International Jury 2022

Nominations:

Competition 2022

Mood

Emotional

Emotional Opposites

Intense

Intimate

Introspective

Melancholic

Passionate

Reflective

Romantic

Touching

Cast & Crew

Claire Denis

Christine Angot

Juliette Binoche

Grégoire Colin

Vincent Lindon

Collaboration

Collaborative Performance

Gregory Colin

Adaptation

Based On Novel

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused

Emotional Close-Ups

Fluid Camera

Fluid Cinematography

Intimate

Intimate Framing

Naturalistic

Precise Cinematography

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven

Linear

Pace

Contemplative

Deliberate

Measured

Meditative

Slow

Slow-Paced

Runtime

Feature-Length

Soundtrack

Original Score

Tindersticks Song

Style

Artistic

Character-Driven

Cinematic

Drama

Intimate

Nuanced

Poetic

Realistic

Sensitive

Slow-Burn

Time-Period

2020S

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Emotional Turmoil

Infidelity

Jealousy

Love Vs Betrayal

Past Vs Present

Relationship Strain

Trust Issues

Characters

Estranged Ex

Francis

François

John

Mother

Romantic Partners

Sara

Teenage Son

Teenager

Ending

Ambiguous

Intense Emotional Climax

Relationship Tension

Unresolved

Historical Context

Contemporary

Covid-19 Pandemic

Key Plot Points

Ex-Lover Reenters Life

Love Triangle

Reconnection With Past

Relationship Strain

Relationship Tension

Sara'S Encounter With Ex

Sara'S Encounter With François

Threat To Relationship

Plot

Emotional Conflict

Emotional Tension

Emotional Turmoil

Estrangement

Jealousy

Love Triangle

Personal Conflict

Relationship Drama

Relationship Instability

Romantic Conflict

Toxic Love Triangle

Setting

Paris

Paris In Winter

Parisian Backdrop

Urban

Urban France

Urban Romance

Vacation Escape

Winter

Shooting Location

Paris

Paris Metro

Radio France Headquarters

Suburb

Theme

Betrayal

Complex Relationships

Desire

Emotional Vulnerability

Identity

Jealousy

Love

Love And Betrayal

Love And Fidelity

Past Relationships

Relationship Complexity

Trust

Genre

Art-House

Character Study

Drama

Relationship Drama

Relationship Exploration

Romantic Drama

Audiences

Adults

Art-House Film Lovers

Art-House Viewers

Romance Enthusiasts

Romantic Drama Enthusiasts

Titles

Both Sides Of The Blade

Fire

Fire (Original Title)

French Film

With Love And Determination

Awards

Silver Bear For Best Director

Box Office Success

$1.8 Million Worldwide

Critical Reception

84% Rotten Tomatoes

Favorable

Favorable Reviews

Positive Reviews

Psychologically Astute

Festivals

Berlin International Film Festival

Popularity

Art-House Appeal

Festival Recognition

Ratings

7.1/10 On Rotten Tomatoes

72/100 Metacritic

Reception

Award-Winning

Berlin International Film Festival

Berlinale 2022

Critical Acclaim

Positive Reviews

Silver Bear

Silver Bear For Best Director

Production Countries

France

Release Year

2022

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