A Girl Cut in Two
A Girl Cut in Two

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A Girl Cut in Two

2007
Movie
115 min
French

A TV weather girl is torn between an older man, a famous married author whom she loves but who won't leave his wife, and a semi-deranged young heir to an industrial fortune who loves her.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Metacritic73/100
Google Users75%
Director: Claude ChabrolGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Gabrielle, a young and attractive woman working in Lyon, finds herself entangled in a complicated love triangle. She is pursued by two very different men: the charming and wealthy Charles, and the more established and married Paul. As Gabrielle navigates these relationships, her life takes a dark and dangerous turn, leading to tragic consequences.

Critical Reception

Claude Chabrol's 'A Girl Cut in Two' received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its masterful direction and Ludivine Sagnier's performance. The film was recognized for its exploration of desire, social class, and the dark underbelly of human nature, typical of Chabrol's later works.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Chabrol's signature psychological thriller elements.

  • Ludivine Sagnier's performance as the conflicted protagonist was widely acclaimed.

  • The film effectively critiques bourgeois society and the destructive nature of obsession.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's engaging plot and strong performances, particularly from Ludivine Sagnier. Some viewers found the narrative compelling, while others noted its darker themes and tragic trajectory.

Fun Fact

Claude Chabrol famously stated that the role of Gabrielle was written specifically for Ludivine Sagnier, whom he had previously worked with on 'The Story of Marie and Julien'.

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