Bas-fonds (2010)
On the outskirts of civilisation, three young women, Magalie, Marie-Steph and Barbara live a desperate life together. Drowning in alcohol, they both lust for and hate one another, coupling like animals. Yet gradually they become enmeshed in a complex game of love and domination. Magalie, the ringleader, subjugates through her male power, and bestial charisma. Simple Marie-Steph, her younger sister, remains in the background, and Barbara, unaware of her own prettiness, has joined the pack because she loves Magalie. One day, at Magalie’s instigation, and almost out of boredom, they hold up a bakery and kill the baker with a buckshot gun. Life gradually resumes, but nothing is the same.
Director: Isild Le Besco
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: September 17, 2010
Cast
- Valérie Nataf - Magalie
- Ginger Romàn - Barbara
- Noémie Le Carrer - Marie-Steph
- Ingrid Leduc - La boulangère
- Benjamin Belkhodja - Petit-ami de Barbara
- Alain Ollivier - Le président
- François Toumarkine - Père de Magalie et de Marie-Steph
- Christine Pignet - Mère de Magalie et de Marie-Steph
- Jean-Paul Bonnaire - Père de Barbara
- Françoise Soucaret - Voisine
Screenplay
- Isild Le Besco (Screenplay)
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Isild Le Besco
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bas-fonds about?
- On the outskirts of civilisation, three young women, Magalie, Marie-Steph and Barbara live a desperate life together. Drowning in alcohol, they both lust for and hate one another, coupling like animals. Yet gradually they become enmeshed in a complex game of love and domination. Magalie, the ringleader, subjugates through her male power, and bestial charisma. Simple Marie-Steph, her younger sister, remains in the background, and Barbara, unaware of her own prettiness, has joined the pack because she loves Magalie. One day, at Magalie’s instigation, and almost out of boredom, they hold up a bakery and kill the baker with a buckshot gun. Life gradually resumes, but nothing is the same.
- Who directed Bas-fonds?
- Bas-fonds was directed by Isild Le Besco.
- Who stars in Bas-fonds?
- Bas-fonds stars Valérie Nataf, Ginger Romàn, Noémie Le Carrer, Ingrid Leduc, Benjamin Belkhodja, Alain Ollivier.
- How long is Bas-fonds?
- Bas-fonds has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- Where was Bas-fonds produced?
- Bas-fonds was produced in France.