Director: Alex Lutz
91 mins, France, 2023, Digital, Subtitled
A chance encounter between two strangers is the catalyst for a surprising connection in Alex Lutz’s romantic drama which he not only co-wrote and directed, but also stars in. One night, in a crowded Parisian metro station, Aymeric (Lutz) accidentally bumps into Nathalie (Karin Viard) as they enter the train. A volatile argument ensues, to the amusement of their fellow passengers, but sparks fly along with the insults and soon the pair are staging an impulsive rendezvous in a photo booth. On a whim, they spend the night together, roaming the streets of Paris while discussing life, love, marriage, and everything in between.
Notes by David O’Mahony
Screening as part of the IFI French Film Festival, November 15 – 26.