Mercuriales (2014)
Release Year: 2014
Nation: France
Alternative Title: Wiezowce
Director: Virgil Vernier
Writer: Mariette Désert, Virgil Vernier
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Story
This story takes place in a far distant time, a time of violence. All throughout Europe, a war was spreading. In a city there lived two sisters...
Summary
In Europe's tempestuous past, two sisters reside in a besieged city as war encroaches upon their doorstep. Meanwhile, in present-day Parisian suburb Bagnolet, two receptionists navigate an surrealistic journey through the titular high-rise's lobby. Their days are filled with enigmatic encounters: from lounging poolside to traversing a labyrinthine sex club, they seek solace and employment amidst the chaos of urban life. As violence escalates around them, their shared experiences draw parallels between distant times and contemporary realities.
