In 1887, at a time when duels are in vogue in Paris, Clément Lacaze and Marie-Rose Astié meet. He's a charismatic master of arms; she's a feminist, far ahead of her time. Clément gets caught in a spiral of violence and decides to initiate Marie-Rose in the art of dueling. The two must work together to save face. How far will they go to defend their honor?
The Edge of the Blade is 2023 French swashbuckling historical drama film directed by Vincent Perez. It is set in the 1880s and follows the feminist swordswoman Marie-Rose Astié de Valsayre who requests the services of renowned fencing master Clément Lacaze to help prepare to defend her honor.
