“There is an undertone of existential melancholy that comes out in Russo Rouge’s lyrical shooting style and impressionistic editing: in the end, this is a film that is more emotionally than sexually voyeuristic.” - Lee Marshall, Screen Daily

Sunday, March 13 at 6:45pm | Hermes and Betta are a middle-aged Italian couple who run the neighbourhood pet store by day, and arrange sexual encounters with multiple partners by night. As swingers, this loving and deeply entwined couple allows one another to freely explore their desires with trust and respect. But even the deepest relationships and strongest connections are at times tested. U.S. premiere.


Awards & Nominations

Official Selection - Biografilm Festival, Hot Docs, Atlantida Mallorca Film Festival


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