Absinth (short) (2016)
Release Year: 2016
Nation: Germany
Alternative Title: Absinthe
Director: Ewa Wikiel
Writer: Ewa Wikiel
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Luise Hauschild
Companies: Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
Genre: Short
Budget: N/A
Story
On a sultry summer night in a smoky bar filled with lonely foreigners nursing their drinks, Angelique makes a life-changing decision. As she sits there, sipping her final glass of absinthe, she decides to part ways with her lover Ernest. Under the influence of this potent drink, she feels as if everything around her has changed forever.
Summary
Absinth (short), directed by Ewa Wikiel in 2016, is a poignant exploration of personal transformation and decisive moments. Set against the backdrop of a foreign, smoky bar on a summer night, the short film captures the raw emotion and introspection that can arise from the influence of absinthe. The story focuses on Angelique's decision to leave Ernest, highlighting how one drink and one moment can alter the course of life.
