Trouble Every Day (2001)

Two American newlyweds in Paris experience a love so strong, it almost devours them.

Director:

Claire Denis

Writers:

Claire Denis, Jean-Pol Fargeau

Stars:

Vincent Gallo, Tricia Vessey, Béatrice Dalle

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Vincent Gallo	...	Shane Brown
Tricia Vessey	...	June Brown
Béatrice Dalle	...	Coré
Alex Descas	...	Léo
Florence Loiret Caille	...	Christelle (as Florence Loiret-Caille)
Nicolas Duvauchelle	...	Erwan
Raphaël Neal	...	Ludo
José Garcia	...	Choart
Hélène Lapiower	...	Malécot
Marilu Marini	...	Friessen
Aurore Clément	...	Jeanne
Bakary Sangaré	...	Le Gardien de nuit
Lionel Goldstein	...	Le Réceptioniste
Céline Samie	...	La Femme de la brasserie
Arnaud Churin	...	Le Routier

Storyline

Shane and June Brown are an American couple honeymooning in Paris in an effort to nurture their new life together, a life complicated by Shane's mysterious and frequent visits to a medical clinic where cutting edge studies of the human libido are undertaken. When Shane seeks out a self-exiled expert in the field, he happens upon the doctor's wife, another victim of the same malady. She has become so dangerous and emotionally paralyzed by the condition that her husband imprisons her by day in their home. It is Shane's chance encounter with this woman that triggers an event so cataclysmic and shocking it might just lead him to rediscover the tranquility he seeks to restore for himself and his new bride.

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Plot Keywords:

f rated | paris france | vampire | bloodbath | drawing on a wall in blood | 

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Taglines:

The Hunger to Love.

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

France Germany Japan

Language:

French English

Release Date:

11 July 2001 (France)

Also Known As:

Sangre caníbal

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$6,558, 2 December 2001, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$9,189, 7 February 2014

Company Credits

Production Co:

Arte France Cinéma, Arte, Canal+

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Vincent Gallo broke up with girlfriend Bethany Ritz the day before shooting started.

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Goofs

At time-stamp 56:49, a face (presumably the crew since no one is in the house) can be seen reflected in the glass door/window on the right of the screen.

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Connections

Featured in Snuff: A Documentary About Killing on Camera (2008)

User Reviews

Slow, beautiful, brutal, frustrating but ultimately fascinating.

I can see why 'Trouble Every Day' divides viewers. Some find it slow, pretentious and boring, and I totally understand why. It certainly has moments that fit those adjectives, but then there are scenes of great power that really impress. It's difficult and sometimes frustrating viewing, sure, but very beautiful and brutal, and ultimately an extremely fascinating film. 'Trouble Every Day's arthouse approach to horror themes reminded me a little bit of both Abel Ferrara's 'The Addiction' and Jean Rollin's 'Night Of The Hunted', but that's just to give you an idea of the strange territory the movie enters. I can also understand where the David Cronenberg comparisons are coming from, but Claire Denis is a lot less clinical and detached. It's a very emotional movie, and a lot of that has to do with Vincent Gallo's subtle performance. Gallo ('Buffalo '66', 'The Funeral') is a controversial figure as a person, but as an actor there's no disputing his talent. His wife, played by 'Ghost Dog's Tricia Vessey, is also excellent, and Beatrice Dalle ('Betty Blue')'s performance is way out there, but it's Gallo's movie as far as I'm concerned. This movie is not to everyone's taste (no pun intended!), but if you are looking for something different and are willing to put some effort in, I highly recommend this film. There's nothing quite like it.