Les femmes au balcon (2024)
Release Year: 2024
Nation: France
Alternative Title: The Balconettes, Mujeres en el balcón, As Mulheres da Sacada, Kvinderne på balkonen, Le donne al balcone
Director: Noémie Merlant
Writer: Anna Belguermi, Céline Sciamma, Elise Costa, Noémie Merlant, Pauline Munier
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Pierre Guyard, Loïc Dimitch
Companies: France 2 Cinéma, Nord-Ouest Films, Tandem, The Forge
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: actress, apartment, dark comedy, dog licking human blood, female friendship, female full frontal nudity, female rear nudity, female topless nudity, france, ghost, heat wave, male frontal nudity, male full frontal nudity, male nudity, male rear nudity, marseille france, motorboat, rape, title directed by female, video call
Story
In the sweltering heat of a Marseille summer, three roommates while away their days on their balcony, observing and influencing the lives of their neighbors with mischievous amusement. However, one night, after sharing drinks and stories late into the evening, a sudden and violent event shatters their carefree existence and plunges them into a terrifying ordeal from which they struggle to escape.
Summary
Directed by Noémie Merlant in 2024, 'Les femmes au balcon' is a dark comedy-horror set amidst the oppressive heat of Marseille. The film explores themes of female friendship, claustrophobia, and the sinister undercurrents that can emerge in even the most mundane settings. While it starts as a light-hearted tale of three women navigating summer life in their apartment, the narrative takes a dark turn when a late-night gathering spirals out of control, trapping them in a horrifying situation. The movie stands out for its unique blend of genres and its portrayal of complex female relationships.
