The Balconettes

During a severe heat wave in Marseille, three roommates spend their time on a balcony observing and commenting on the lives of their neighbors. Their curiosity leads them to a mysterious and attractive man living in the building opposite. After receiving an invitation to his home for drinks and dancing, the women find themselves trapped in a terrifying and violent situation. The evening ends in a bloody encounter, leaving the friends to fight for their freedom.

The film was directed by Noémie Merlant, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Céline Sciamma and Pauline Munier. Merlant appears in the main cast as Élise, starring alongside Souheila Yacoub, Sanda Codreanu, and Lucas Bravo. The production was a collaboration between several companies, including France 2 Cinéma and MK2 Films.

The movie received a moderate response from viewers, with a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb based on 2,600 votes and a 6.1/10 on TMDB from 143 votes. Film critics gave the production a higher score of 6.9/10 based on 44 reviews.