Mixing genres in film is always an exciting approach, especially if the subject is darker and needs a fresh take. Director and co-writer Noémie Merlant said that she had originally set out to write a love story but ended up with The Balconettes. Though, she also pointed out, there is a love story within the film, one of female friendship. At its core, the film broaches a darker subject, but in order not to sink the characters into despair, comedy with a bit of supernatural weirdness balances the story and ultimately creates that fresh take that is needed.
During a heatwave, three friends in living in Marseille find themselves cooped up in their apartment. Across the way, they observe a mysterious handsome man. Through a few dramatic and comedic errors, the three of them find themselves in the man’s apartment for drinks. But later that night, one of the friends returns home covered in blood and the three women find themselves living out a nightmare.
Full review over at Filmhounds.