In the summer of 1979, gay porn producer Anne sets out to film her most ambitious film yet, but her actors are picked off, one by one, by a mysterious killer.
In 1970s Paris, a timid television producer of erotic gay cinema finds her world turned upside down when a masked killer begins murdering the actors from her films, using their on-screen personas as inspiration. As the body count rises, she must confront her own past and present relationships to unmask the killer before she becomes the next victim.
Knife+Heart received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its stylish visuals, retro aesthetic, and daring exploration of themes within the giallo and erotic thriller genres. Some found the plot convoluted, while others celebrated its unique atmosphere and performance from Vanessa Paradis.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's unique style and atmospheric qualities, though some found the plot to be less engaging or a bit predictable.
Nominated for the Queer Palm at the Cannes Film Festival.
The film is a deliberate homage to the Italian giallo and erotic thriller subgenres of the 1970s, incorporating many of their stylistic and thematic elements.
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