The Balconettes

Nov 15, 2024

1h 44m

★ 6.4

Overview

As a heat wave brings a Marseille neighborhood to a boil, three roommates gleefully meddle in the lives of their neighbors from their balcony. Until a late night drink turns into a bloody affair.

Genres

Comedy

Horror

Fantasy

Production Companies

Nord-Ouest Films

Tandem

France 2 Cinéma

The Forge

The Balconettes Trailers

Cast

Ruby

Souheila Yacoub

Nicole

Sanda Codreanu

Élise

Noémie Merlant

Voisin d'en Face

Lucas Bravo

Denise

Nadège Beausson-Diagne

Mari de Denise

François Cottrelle

Paul

Christophe Montenez

Dams / Fantôme

Augustin Palvanh

Diego

Emanuele Carfora

Gynécologue

Henri Cohen

Enzo

Nasir Bachouche

La Voisine

Annie Mercier

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