United States of America / 2024 / Fiction / 9’52”I2504277
Knives, an aspiring photographer, becomes embroiled in the imploding relationship of Max, a self-absorbed influencer, and his girlfriend Lily, a controlling fine art photographer during a beach photo shoot. As tensions rise between the couple, Knives documents their crumbling dynamic through her lens. What begins as a glamorous fashion shoot descends into jealousy, betrayal, and emotional conflict, and a bitter climax. The film explores themes of power, control, and the performative nature of relationships in the age of social media, culminating in Knives capitalizing on the chaos to achieve her own career gains.
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