The Edge of the Blade

The Edge of the Blade

101 mins | Drama, History | Dec. 27, 2023

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?

The Edge of the Blade

101 mins | Drama, History | Dec. 27, 2023

The Edge of the Blade
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?
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers Gaumont, France 2 Cinéma
Original title Une affaire d'honneur
Directors Stéphanie Seilhean, James Canal, Vincent Perez
Writers Karine Silla, Vincent Perez

Cast

Roschdy Zem

as Clément Lacaze

Doria Tillier

as Marie-Rose Astié de Valsayre

Pepe Lorente

as Gustavo De Borda

Nicolas Gaspar

as Témoin Massat