Lulu (2014)
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Signe Leick Jensen, Rasmus Kastberg, Birgitte Skov, Karin Trolle
Co_Producer: Sophie Heurzeau, Gaëlle Mareschi
Executive_Producer: Michael Fleischer, Karoline Leth
Companies: Flexus Films, SF Studios
Genre: Drama
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: dysfunctional marriage, gay theme, lgbt teen, pregnancy, short film, unlikely friendship
Story
Henrik, a married businessman, and his younger lover Lulu embark on an intimate trip to Henrik's house in France. Unexpectedly, Henrik's son David arrives from his boarding school, disrupting their idyll. David, who is homosexual and mean-spirited towards Lulu, seeks his father's recognition. Despite Lulu's protests, Henrik allows David to stay. A triangular relationship unfolds as Lulu and David engage in a fight for Henrik's love. This leads to an intense love/hate dynamic between Lulu and David, with vital consequences for all three of them.
Summary
Lulu is a Danish-French drama film directed by Caroline Sascha Cogez. The movie explores themes of love, jealousy, and self-discovery within a dysfunctional relationship triangle involving Henrik, his younger lover Lulu, and his homosexual son David. Set against the backdrop of Henrik's French home, the story delves into the complexities of their interactions as they navigate age, gender norms, and personal boundaries. At its core, 'Lulu' is about the challenges of love and letting go to learn how to truly care for one another.
