The Edge of the Blade (French: Une affaire d'honneur) is 2023 French swashbuckling historical drama film directed by Vincent Perez. It is set in the 1880s and follows the feminist swordswoman Marie-Rose Astié de Valsayre who requests the services of renowned fencing master Clément Lacaze to help prepare to defend her honor.[2][3]

The Edge of the Blade
Theatrical release poster
FrenchUne affaire d'honneur
Directed byVincent Perez
Written by
  • Vincent Perez
  • Karine Silla
Produced bySidonie Dumas
Starring
CinematographyLucie Baudinaud
Edited bySylvie Lager
Music by
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Distributed byGaumont
Release date
  • 27 December 2023 (2023-12-27) (France)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench
Box office$1.3 million[1]

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  1. ^ "The Edge of the Blade (2023)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  2. ^ ""A matter of honor": an interview with Michel Carliez, stunt coordinator". CNC.
  3. ^ "Vincent Perez on His Historical Drama 'Edge of the Blade' and What Dueling Has in Common With Social Media and Marvel Superheroes". The Hollywood Reporter.
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