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The Edge of the Blade

2023 · 101 min

A stately, serious historical drama with tense swordplay and a feminist edge, rewarding close attention.

Overview: In 1887, at a time when duels are in vogue in Paris, Clément Lacaze and Marie-Rose Astié meet. He's a charismatic master of arms; she's a feminist, far ahead of her time. Clément gets caught in a spiral of violence and decides to initiate Marie-Rose in the art of dueling. The two must work together to save face. How far will they go to defend their honor?
How it feels: Tense, earnest, dark and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Gender, violence, justice, identity
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: gender
violence
justice
identity
class
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild