Newlyweds Shane and June arrive in Paris for their honeymoon. In the process of trying to find a cure for his strange, bloodthirsty disease, Shane stumbles upon the story of a doctor and his flesh eating wife.

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Body Horror
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2000s Horror
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October 2023
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Art-House Horror
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Credits

Crew

DirectorClaire Denis

WriterJean-Pol Fargeau, Claire Denis

CinematographerAgnès Godard

ComposerStuart A. Staples, David Boulter

EditorNelly Quettier

ProducerGeorges Benayoun, Philippe Liégeois, Jean-Michel Rey

Cast

Vincent Galloas Dr. Shane Brown

Tricia Vesseyas June Brown

Béatrice Dalleas Coré

Alex Descasas Dr. Léo

Florence Loiret Cailleas Christelle

Nicolas Duvauchelleas Erwan

Raphaël Nealas Ludo

José Garciaas Dr. Choart

Hélène Lapioweras Malécot

Marilú Marinias Friessen

Aurore Clémentas Jeanne

Bakary Sangaréas Night Watchman

Lionel Goldsteinas Receptionist

Céline Samieas Woman of the Brewery

Arnaud Churinas The Road

Slimane Brahimias Christelle's Friend

Alice Hourias Girl of the Meter

Véra Chidyvaras Woman of the Metro

Csilla Lukacs-Molnaras Maid #1

Nelly Zargarianas Maid #2

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

No Fear, No Die1990

Both directed by Claire Denis, and both starring Alex Descas

Or

Beau travail1999Both directed by Claire Denis
Let the Sunshine In2017Both directed by Claire Denis

Trouble Every Day (2001) | Criteria