In the grip

Name: In the grip
Director: Angèle Poupelin
Genre: Drama
Cast: April Leroux, Lucas Vrignaud

2 min · Drama

A young bride tries to escape her possessive and violent husband… A race against fear and domination.

Directed by Angèle Poupelin · Written by Angèle Poupelin

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April Leroux La femme
Lucas Vrignaud L'homme

Make it a double feature

3h 24m together

In the grip

The Godfather Part II

A close match in mood and era.

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