Two people exchanging saliva.

Set in an alternate world, where kissing is a criminal offence punishable by death and a slap on the face is financial currency, from there on things get stranger.  This 36 minute long film set in a fashionable Paris department store tells the tale of a growing  friendship between a staff member and a wealthy client.Their friendship forbidden by society on the most elemental level and their persistence in spite of the risks. Shot in black and white with many Bergmanesque scenes its surprisingly engrossing and feels very much like a feature due it the intense focus of the storytelling and acting brought to the screen by directing duo Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Sing.  Luana Bajrami playa the sales girl and Zar Amir Ebrahimi plays the wealthy client both giving memorable performances. While not everyone’s cup of tea this multi award winning effort is well worth a look. In French with subtitles.

 256 stars