Le Poisson Volant

Sophie Blondy directs this romantic drama hailing from France. Babeth is a struggling actor and part-time assistant teacher unhappily involved with downbeat artist Remi. Meanwhile, Arthur longs for the comely Babeth. He picks up his numerous girlfriends while discussing sex, love, and the meaning of life.

The fight for power in an isolated village. Two families have been enemies for so long they cannot even remember why. The only hope for peace between the feuding families is lost when an arranged marriage agreement is broken. Some days later, the groom, Karamat, returns with a brand new minibus. But a fierce competition for passengers break out when the bride, Mehrbanou, decides to do the same.

Short film based on a monologue by Jacques Nolot which he reads in a pub to a waitress.

The man is seated in the compartment. Alone, he speaks to Lise through his memory. He goes towards the sea. It’s the goal of the travel. There in this big house with a view on the waves, despite Lise not being there, despite her death, he sees her, he is with her.