'Love Lies Bleeding': Kristen Stewart's Violent Lesbian Bodybuilding Romance Premieres at Sundance

The film, directed by Rose Glass, explores gender stereotypes and queer identity amidst a backdrop of crime and violence.

Kristen Stewart stars in the new film 'Love Lies Bleeding', a violent thriller about a lesbian bodybuilding romance set in 1989 New Mexico.
The film, directed by Rose Glass, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and has been met with mixed reviews, with some praising its boldness and others criticizing its reliance on shock value.
Stewart plays Lou, a gym manager who falls for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder played by Katy O'Brian. Their relationship leads to a series of violent events as they become entangled in Lou's criminal family.
Despite the film's graphic depictions of violence and sex, critics have praised the performances of Stewart and O'Brian, with some highlighting the film's exploration of gender stereotypes and queer identity.
'Love Lies Bleeding' is set to release in US cinemas on March 8th, and in the UK on April 19th.