: A group of scientists becomes physically paralyzed by an accidental virus infection. One scientist manages to take the only remaining antidote and rushes away on a motorbike to create more before his colleagues die. However, his mission is derailed when he encounters a beautiful woman, leading to a passionate encounter. Runtime : Approximately 15 minutes. Key Cast : Marco Horanieh as Odobam. Laure Massard as Marie. Alain Leclerc as Rob.
The plot of Arthur Vernon's Passion builds tension rapidly before subverting audience expectations entirely. Passion 2016 Short Film
: Features notable character actors including Alain Leclerc (Rob), Ludovic Berthillot (Gemiart), and Jérôme Soubeyrand (Ricol). Alternative Perspectives: Other 2016 "Passion" Shorts : A group of scientists becomes physically paralyzed
One evening Mira translates an online panel where an aging luthier, Tomas, speaks about repairing a violin owned by a woman named Elise — a violinist who abandoned music for family and now wants to play again for the first time in twenty years. Tomas's gentle words and the photo of Elise's worn instrument stir Mira’s old hunger. She begins to sketch the violin obsessively; the sketches awaken muscle memory and the ache of bow across strings. Runtime : Approximately 15 minutes
The film stands out for its bold narrative juxtaposition: a race against time to save human lives vs. an uncontrollable surrender to immediate physical intimacy. The Core Narrative: A Race Against Death Interrupted
Several films titled were released in 2016. Below are reviews for the two most prominent short films from that year to help you find the one you're looking for. (Dir. Arthur Vernon)