Le Pain

This is a short film I made with Rosie during one of the many Coronavirus lockdowns. It’s all #ShotOniPhone, with some questionable props including a pulsating cushion covered in poppy seeds*, and a serious lack of oven gloves.

Based on the phenomenon of sourdough bread making, we follow one man's quest for the perfect loaf. Routinely the alarm reminds him to feed the mother dough and then the ritual begins. Flour is added, bread is kneaded, cooked and the result examined. Until he finds the perfect solution…

*Rising dough