The Edge of The Blade
Local title
Otsustav duell
Original title
Une affaire d´honneur
Director
Vincent Perez
Country
Year
2023
Paris 1887. At that time, the duel is the only way to defend one’s honour. Clément Lacaze, a charismatic master of arms, gets caught in a spiral of destructive violence. He meets Marie-Rose Astié, an early-day feminist, and decides to teach her the complex art of duelling. They will face provocations and join forces to defend their respective honour.
A historical adventure film by actor and director Vincent Perez premiered at this year’s Karlovy Vary Film Festival.
Director
Vincent Perez
Screenwriter
Karine Silla Perez, Vincent Perez
Producer
Sidonie Dumas
Cast
Roschdy Zem, Doria Tillier, Vincent Perez, Guillaume Gallienne, Damien Bonnard
Director of Photography
Lucie Baudinaud
Editing
Sylvie Lager
Composer
Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine
Production
Gaumont
World sales
Gaumont
Distribution
ACME Film
Runtime
Language
Subtitles
Other festivals
Munich, Karlovy Vary
Director
Vincent Perez
Vincent Perez
Filmography:
Peau d’ange (Once Upon an Angel, 2002), Si j’étais toi (The Secret, 2007), Jeder stirbt für sich allein (Alone in Berlin, 2016), Une affaire d’honneur (The Edge of the Blade, 2023)
Screenings
3rd Hall Apollo Kino Lõunakeskus, Tartu
2nd Hall Apollo Kino Solaris