EARTHLINGS
Sophie and Guillaume are in the same swimming class. She feels a strong attraction towards him. The natural elements around her will lead Sophie to free her desire.
Director: Margot Besson
Live-Action, France, 2020
12:01 min
nominated for Best Short Film 20MINMAX 2021
Margot Besson starts to study at the Fémis in 2016 in the Cinematrography department. After a few years of studies, she continues currently her aesthetic researches as a cinematographer on narrative films or documentaries. Earthlings is her first film as a director.
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