Piaffe (2022)
Release Year: 2022
Nation: Germany
Alternative Title: Lagani kas, Пиаффе, 禁羈綺想
Director: Ann Oren
Writer: Ann Oren, Thais Guisasola
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Fabian Altenried, Kristof Gerega, Sophie Ahrens
Companies: Schuldenberg Films, WeFadeToGrey
Genre: Drama, Fantasy Film
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards:
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Story
When her sibling Zara suffers a nervous breakdown, the introvert Eva reluctantly takes on Zara’s job as a Foley artist, creating sound effects for films. She struggles with her new role, particularly when tasked to produce sounds for a horse in a commercial. Soon after, an unusual phenomenon occurs: a horsetail begins growing out of her body. This unexpected physical transformation empowers Eva, leading her to engage in an affair with a botanist through a game of submission.
Summary
Directed by Ann Oren and released in 2022, 'Piaffe' is a German drama-fantasy film that delves into themes of control, gender, and artifice. The story revolves around Eva, an introverted woman forced to step out of her comfort zone when she replaces her sister Zara as a Foley artist following Zara's breakdown. Piaffe explores Eva's journey as she navigates her new role and the extraordinary circumstances that follow, offering a unique perspective on identity and empowerment.
