Prima Donna (—)
Director: Justine Tristan Dartois
Cast: Ma-é Payet, Juliette Tarlay, Kornelia, Pascal Frery, Luc-Ti Vo-Ha
Did you know? The film's ethereal dream sequences were achieved using a groundbreaking technique: the cinematographer filmed through a pane of glass smeared with cold cream, mimicking the protagonist's blurring eyesight.
Why Watch: Blurring the line between reality and vision, *Prima Donna* is a hauntingly beautiful thriller that transforms a filmmaker's impending blindness into a gripping, dreamlike mystery. This slow-burn psychological drama will captivate anyone who loves art-house cinema, as it masterfully weaves a tense search for a phantom woman with a profound meditation on creativity and the fear of losing one's sight. For a uniquely atmospheric and thought-provoking watch, this is an undiscovered gem that deserves a place on your must-see list.
Young filmmaker Franziska Fürstenberg’s world dims as her sight begins to fade, forcing her to abandon every project on her slate. Determined not to let the darkness erase her vision, she enlists her latest assistant for an unusual mission: tracking down a mysterious woman who appeared only in her dreams.