238. Two Of Us (Deux); movie review
TWO OF US (DEUX)
Cert 12
95 mins
BBFC advice: Contains infrequent strong language
Family relationships are incredibly complex and, as Two Of Us suggests, when set in opposition to love, they create an unpredictable and often uncomfortable recipe.
Filippo Meneghetti's thoughtful movie stars Barbara Sukowa and Martine Chevallier as two retired neighbours, Nina and Madeleine who have been secret partners for decades.
Indeed, Madeleine's family think they are just pals who happen to go between their two same-floor apartments.
However, an unforeseen event prompts her daughter (Léa Drucker) to have suspicions about them and begin to unravel history.
Sukowa reaches for the heartstrings as the long-term lover who is desperate to maintain her relationship but suddenly finds huge barriers.
One of her obstacles is in the shape of the excellently blunt Muriel Bénazéraf who is employed by Madeleine's family to look after her.
I shall write no more about the storyline of The Two Of Us for fear of spoiling it but I am giving nothing away if I state that it both probes at homophobia and the fact that families often have secrets - even between themselves.
It questions whether anyone can accept seeing accepted truths suddenly becoming lies.
Mrs W thought it was all overblown but I found Two Of US intoxicating and completely believable, thanks to brilliant performances and smart direction.
Indeed, it brought a tear to my eye.
Reasons to watch: Riveting storyline, beautifully played
Reasons to avoid: A bit of repetition
Laughs: A couple of chuckles
Jumps: One
Vomit: None
Nudity: None
Overall rating: 8/10
The final word. Barbara Sukowa: "I’d seen films about young, beautiful lesbian women, which sometimes have a ‘turning on’ quality for men, and I was fascinated that this was a story about two older lesbians. I said yes very quickly.” Deadline
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