Le Pain
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…
This is a short film I made with Rosie Arnold during the Coronavirus lockdown. It’s all #ShotOniPhone, with some questionable props including a pulsating cushion covered in poppy seeds.*
*Rising dough