: Danielle Arbid uses close-ups and soft lighting to create an intimate, almost claustrophobic atmosphere. The film is frank about sexuality but treats it as an extension of Hélène's emotional obsession rather than just spectacle.
The story follows Hélène (played by Laetitia Dosch) as she enters a consuming affair with Aleksandr (Sergei Polunin). The film avoids traditional subplots, instead centering on Hélène's state of mind as she waits for Aleksandr’s calls, prepares for their meetings, and deals with the hollow ache of his absence. It is less about the man himself and more about the "passion" he inspires in her. : Danielle Arbid uses close-ups and soft lighting
: Because the film mimics the cycle of obsession—waiting, meeting, and more waiting—some viewers find the pacing slow or the narrative repetitive. The film avoids traditional subplots, instead centering on