SHORT ORDER tells a story so vibrantly sumptuous each still could be served as its own meal. Amidst the quaint Parisian street night, Fifi Koko runs a petty short order diner. Although her name is famous in chef circles she has placed her uncanny culinary skills on the back burner as she falls prey to an existential quagmire that fears her talent shall not overcome the expectations her reputation has sown. The late hours play out as Fifi must face her talent and unrequited love for a friend, while a collective stream of colorful creatures of the night make through Fifi's consciousness to feed her with temptation, insight, and humor on the path of her life-defining decision.
Cinematography
Every frame looks edible. Someone licked the lens.
Acting
Emma de Caunes serves main character energy with a side of melancholy.
Costume
Fifi's diner uniform has more personality than most protagonists.
Director
Anthony Byrne
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cosma Shiva Hagen is daughter of German punk icon Nina Hagen, which explains the chaotic energy.
The film flopped so hard it barely registered, making it perfect 'I found this first' hipster bait.
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