Both Sides Of The Blade

Public radio presenter Sara (Binoche) and Jean (Lindon) are in love, and have been living together for a decade. When they first met, Sara was in a relationship with François (Grégoire Colin) 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 carpark – she's overcome with emotion. Soon, things rapidly spiral out of control.

Critic Reviews:

• " Both Sides of the Blade presents that rarely depicted scenario of a woman with two loves that seem impossible and ultimately unsatisfying. Denis captures this angst brilliantly with close-ups and tends to remain involved in the emotionally messy stages .. " – Latoya Austin (Movie Marker)

• " There’s plenty of Denis poetry and ambience in Both Sides of the Blade, but there’s red-in-the-face screaming, too, brought about by the unresolvable ache of loving two people at the same time. " – Scott Tobias (The Reveal)

• " A film to ponder, argue over and, in the end, weep salt tears over. " – David Jenkins (Little White Lies)