Paloma
Short Films • Drama, Short Films
After stealing the urn containing the ashes of her deceased lover, Paloma, a colorful drag queen, meets Mike, a silent and melancholic trucker. They will share a road trip by truck to Paris. A day and a night together to overcome their loneliness.
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Hugo Bardin, who also plays the role of Paloma, brings us a funny yet sensitive road trip story through the French countryside. With remarkable performances by its cast, Paloma is one of a new generation of LGBTQ representation in film, in which the issue of rejection can finally be put aside to make way for other stories. A beautiful, touching story of grief and recovery.
MY FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL - 2023 OFFICIAL SELECTION
DIRECTED BY HUGO BARDIN
FRANCE | 2022| FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
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