Paul, fourteen, neglects his studies to spend all his time on his moped, to the consternation of his parents.
Cinematography
Sun-drenched rural France never looked so simultaneously beautiful and trapping.
Acting
Eggenberger's wordless longing hits harder than any dialogue.
Director
Tristan Aymon
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Directors Aymon and Maye shot this as their graduation film from HEAD Geneva, winning multiple festival circuit awards.
The moped itself becomes a character — watch how framing shifts from worshipful low angles to claustrophobic close-ups as Paul's illusions crack.