A rising artist attempts to escape the cycle of abuse, only to fall into her own painting. Baiser Baiser is a warning of a devolved society, where an incline in technology leads to a decline in humanism.

In this psychedelic thriller, shot on 16mm film, and driven by practical effects, director Laura Lounge pushes the boundaries of conventional filmmaking. By manipulating the medium to serve the narrative, she echoes the spirit of postdramatic theatre and postmodern art. A bold return to the experimental roots of cinema, Lounge’s work honors trailblazers like Maya Deren and Stan Brakhage, breathing new life into the avant-garde traditions they pioneered.

Starring Steph Holmbo (Soft, Liquid Center), Brian Landis-Folkins (Rent-a-Pal; Big Sky), Orion Carrington (Love Lies Bleeding; Opus).