Les Biches

Two women fall into a dangerously tangled relationship over a winter in Saint-Tropez, in Chabrol’s seductive riff on Patricia Highsmith. This polarising work, both lauded and loathed by queer audiences, mines the seduction of privilege – a gender-swapped riff on Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley. Two women — one wealthy and idle, the other sharp and hungry — fall into a tangled relationship over a winter in Saint-Tropez. The film marked Chabrol’s creative and personal partnership with Stéphane Audran, and announced a new, more baroque register in his work. Contains sexist attitudes and language. Joint ticket available with Mean Girls: Claude Chabrol’s Dangerous Women on Wednesday 23 September 18:15 NFT2. Tickets £17, concessions £14 (Members pay £2.50 less). Book in person at the box office or by phone on 020 7928 3232.