Left Bank

The lines between mental breakdown and externalized predation blur for a poor young woman in LEFT BANK, director Pieter van Hees's moody and enigmatic psychological thriller. Eline Kuppens stars as Marie, an emotionally troubled and socially isolated girl from a broken family, who finds meaning in her life by committing to intense athletic competition. Sadly, Marie catches an infection, which triggers an immediate physical collapse and forces her to rest for a lengthy period of time. She nonetheless finds solace in a new paramour, the archer Bobby (Matthias Schoenaerts). He not only imparts reassurance and provides an emotional anchor, but exudes an optimism and a zeal for life that prove contagious and even prompt Marie's mother to invite comparisons with Marie's dad. Then, just when it seems that the young woman could not possibly feel more joyous or content, her life turns a dark corner. She agrees to move into Bobby's flat on the "Left Bank," a dank and slightly menacing housing project in a seedy ne...

Key Information
Actors		Matthias Schoenaerts
Available Formats		DVD
UPC		030306931197
Genre		Horror/Suspense
Subgenre		Thriller
MPAA Rating		Not Rated
Release Date		2009
Running Time		1hr 42min
Languages
Original Language		Dutch
DVD Editions
		DVD1hr 42minMpi Home VideoOctober 13, 2009Not Rated030306931197