Blood to the Head

Blood to the Head

Directed by Gilles Grangier

Produced by Les Films Fernand Rivers

195686 min6.3 / 10

A melancholic 1950s French drama about a wealthy man's unraveling marriage and social standing, told through intimate emotional deterioration rather than external action.

François Cardinaud is one of the richest shipowners in the region. But this success arouses resentment and jealousy. When Marthe, his wife, leaves the home without warning, Cardinaud sees her life cracking little by little.

Questions people ask

  • Is Blood to the Head sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does Blood to the Head end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Blood to the Head scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Blood to the Head violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Blood to the Head easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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32/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Rarity54

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Surprise15

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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