Balestra

Joanna Bathory is a professional fencer striving for Olympic gold toward the end of her career. To improve her performance, she agrees to test a prototype device that enables her to train through lucid dreaming. While using this experimental technology, she enters a volatile relationship with an instructor that puts her marriage and her mental stability at risk.

This science fiction drama and thriller was directed by Nicole Dorsey and written by Imran Zaidi. The film stars Cush Jumbo as the lead athlete, alongside Manny Jacinto, James Badge Dale, Christin Park, Luke Bilyk, and Heather Doerksen. Produced by companies including New Regency Pictures and Automatik Entertainment, the movie is a joint production between Canada and the United States. It has a runtime of 145 minutes and features a credited cast of 26 actors.

Following its release on August 9, 2024, the film received a modest response from its limited audience. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 5.7/10 based on 19 votes.