LOU’S NEIGHBOUR

Vladimir, 17-years-old, is secretly in love with his neighbour Lou. When Lou decides to leave her home to move in with her boyfriend – a man ten years older than her – Vladimir tries to put his jealousy aside to help her.

Directors: Victoria Lafaurie, Hector Albouker
France, 2021
18:00 min
nominiert für Best Short Film 20MINMAX 2022

Victoria Lafaurie graduated from the national Beaux Arts school of Strasbourg, France. She is a singer of the music band Polo & Pan. She’s an illustrator, and also regularly directs music videos (Feu’s Chatterton, Papooz, Anna Leone, Oracle Sisters…) as well as fashion commercials. She co-directed Lou’s Neighbour, her first short film, with Hector Albouker.

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Hector Albouker holds a diploma in Literature. He first started as an assistant on many shootings. Now he’s an editor and director of commercials and music videos. He has worked with several luxury brands (Guerlain, Lancôme…) and artists such as Josman and Anna Leone. He co-directed Lou’s Neighbour, his first short film, with Victoria Lafaurie.


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