'The Balconettes': Noémie Merlant's Bold Horror-Comedy

Merlant's second feature combines raunchy humor, gore, and social critique to explore female empowerment and trauma.

Noémie Merlant's 'The Balconettes' blends horror-comedy with social commentary.
The film explores themes of coercion, consent, and female empowerment.
Merlant stars alongside Souheila Yacoub and Sandra Codreanu as roommates confronting a predatory neighbor.
Co-written with Céline Sciamma, the film uses humor and gore to address serious issues.
Premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, seeking U.S. distribution.