The Fence

On a white-run construction site in West Africa, an edgy, tightly wound foreman anxiously awaits his bride. Her presence is met with resistance by a cocksure engineer who clings to the status quo of the hyper-masculine world he resides in. But it’s the arrival of another stranger who ultimately upends the fragile world in which they all exist. Adapted from Bernard-Marie Koltès’s play ‘Black Battles with Dogs’, Denis’ riveting drama gives primacy to her actors - their dialogues expressing inner desires and articulating the broader societal inequities that prevail between those who reside on either side of the fence. UK rising stars Mia McKenna-Bruce and Tom Blyth are both superb, matching the star power and expertly nuanced performances of Matt Dillon and Isaach de Bankolé.

Kristy Matheson

With thanks to Unifrance

Content warning

Contains scenes of graphic violence or injury.

Contains flashing images.

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