This film is in French with English subtitles. 101 minutes long.
The Edge of the Blade / Une affaire d’honneur (N/C 15+)
In 1887 Parisian society is experiencing transformations that will resonate for decades to come. The supposedly outlawed practice of men fighting duels to preserve and restore honour still thrives, while women are not permitted to vote, let alone pick up a fencing foil themselves.
The impressive cast includes Roschdy Zem as the legendary swordsman Clément Lacaze who becomes entangled in an illegal fencing bout between his nephew and a far more experienced army colonel. Doria Tillier plays women’s rights activist Marie-Rose Astié de Valsayre, who is attempting to manipulate the conventions of duelling to draw attention to her own cause.
Perez deftly weaves drama, romance and duels with every sword clash heralding change.
France | 2023 | 101 mins | French with English subtitles
Cast
- Roschdy Zem
- Doria Tillier
- Vincent Perez
- Guillaume Gallienne
- Damien Bonnard
Director
- Vincent Perez
Time and location
Join us on 22 October from 17:30 - 20:00 for the screening. Doors open at 17:30, and the screening will start at 18:00.
Tickets are free for all students and staff, but they must be booked in advance via MySkills.