In her sophomore feature film, Love Lies Bleeding, director Rose Glass explores the world of bodybuilding and its undeniable allure. The movie follows the story of Lou, played by Kristen Stewart, a gym manager in a small American town, who finds herself drawn to a bodybuilder named Jackie, portrayed by Katy O'Brian. As their relationship develops, they must navigate the dangerous world of Lou's father, an arms dealer running the local crime ring, played by Ed Harris.
Glass recently discussed her inspiration for the film and how she approached the writing process, stating that the initial idea of exploring a female bodybuilder's life intrigued her. She found it to be a psychologically rich territory, filled with ambition and unique challenges. The concept took shape as Glass co-wrote the script with Weronika Tofilska, allowing for a collaborative and less isolating experience compared to her previous film, Saint Maud.
