Venusia
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Drama, Short Films, 22-Apr-2026
Lila’s growing relationship with Luca is threatened by self-sabotaging fears, forcing her to confront her past. “Venusia,” directed by Angela Sari, is a lovely 16mm tone poem capturing a young woman in a moment of indecision set against an idyllic French countryside and village. On a getaway to Luca’s family home, the two young lovers spend time in quiet leisure, wandering around the area, swimming in a local stream, and sharing food. Lila is conflicted between romantic feelings and distance, serenity and isolation. When the prospect of meeting Luca’s mother arises, it further complicates her shifting emotions. Minimally plotted but gorgeously filmed, the film renders a series of painterly compositions with bittersweet, reflective intensity. -KA. Directed by Angela Sari. Starring Naomi Ekindi & Brieuc Breitenstein. Written by Angela Sari, Esme Joy Allen & Emeline Lambert. Director of Photography: Nadia Szy. Production: Dewi Arginson & Emeline Lambert. Original music by Peter M Murray. Edited by Angela Sari. Additional Editor: Romany Rowell. Sound Recordist: Sam King. Colour by Color With Primary. Colorist: Jonny Thorpe. 1st Assistant director: Archie Chew. 1st Assistant camera: Nicolas Fouques. Sound design & re-recording: Pourlesport. Graphics by Marija Marc.
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