The Girl Cut in Two (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Girl Cut in Two is a 2008 drama thriller directed by Claude Chabrol, starring François Berléand, Benoît Magimel and Ludivine Sagnier. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $8.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Original language
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French - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Girl Cut in Two About?
The premise of The Girl Cut in Two without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic TV weather forecaster, Gabrielle Deneige, finds her life complicated by the attention of two very different men: a respected and established author and a younger admirer. As she navigates these relationships, long-held secrets emerge, creating escalating tensions and blurring the lines between love and obsession. Gabrielle is drawn into a dangerous situation where the pursuit of passion leads to a shocking and violent conclusion.
The Girl Cut in Two Cast
François Berléand leads the cast, with Benoît Magimel and Ludivine Sagnier. Directed by Claude Chabrol.
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Director Claude Chabrol
More from Claude Chabrol
More films directed by Claude Chabrol, best-rated first: The Bridesmaid, Merci Pour Le Chocolat, The Flower of Evil and Comedy of Power.
The Girl Cut in Two Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Girl Cut in Two 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 73% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 37%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 60% User score
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The Girl Cut in Two Plot Summary
What happens in The Girl Cut in Two from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gabrielle, a naive yet charming young woman, resides with her mother in Lyon and works as a weather presenter for a local television station. She soon finds herself the object of desire for two distinctly different suitors. The first is Paul, an arrogant inheritor of a pharmaceutical empire, whose immaturity fails to capture her interest. The other is Charles, a well-known writer significantly older than Gabrielle, who engages her in an affair while his wife is away at their country residence. Under the guidance of Charles, Gabrielle is introduced to the world of intimacy and desire, including excursions to an exclusive sex club that broaden her horizons.
Full summary
The whole story of The Girl Cut in Two, scene by scene
The Girl Cut in Two Box Office
The Girl Cut in Two grossed $8.5 million worldwide. $409,658 came from the US and Canada and $8.1 million (95%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8.5M
- US & Canada
- $409.7K
- International
- $8.1M
The Girl Cut in Two Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Girl Cut in Two.
How Well Do You Know The Girl Cut in Two?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What career does Gabrielle pursue in the film?
The Girl Cut in Two Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “La fille coupée en deux” and “Una Mujer Partida en Dos”.
- Also known as
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- La fille coupée en deux
- Una Mujer Partida en Dos
- Una chica cortada en dos
- Одна девушка на двоих
- Девушка разрезанная надвое
- 둘로 잘린 소녀
- Die zweigeteilte Frau
- L'innocenza del peccato
- Uma Garota Dividida Em Dois
- İkiye Bölünen Kız
- חצויה לשניים
- Ανάμεσα Σε 2 Αντρες
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- La noia tallada en dues
- Dziewczyna przecięta na pół
- Момичето разрязано на две
- 分身乏术
- Одна дівчина на двох
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The Girl Cut in Two FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Girl Cut in Two, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Girl Cut in Two?
The Girl Cut in Two runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Girl Cut in Two released?
The Girl Cut in Two was released on August 15, 2008.
Who directed The Girl Cut in Two?
The Girl Cut in Two was directed by Claude Chabrol.
More films by Claude Chabrol Who is in the cast of The Girl Cut in Two?
The Girl Cut in Two stars François Berléand, Benoît Magimel and Ludivine Sagnier.
How much did The Girl Cut in Two make at the box office?
The Girl Cut in Two grossed $8.5 million worldwide ($409,658 domestic, $8.1 million international).
How is The Girl Cut in Two rated?
The Girl Cut in Two has 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does The Girl Cut in Two have a post-credit scene?
No. The Girl Cut in Two has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Girl Cut in Two in?
The original language of The Girl Cut in Two is French.
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