Madame

As we both come from Swiss working-class backgrounds, Madame allows us to enter two worlds that we are not familiar with, so as to explore dynamics of power, mistrust and the possibility of connection between two women from opposite socio-economic stratospheres. Centering around a heroine who is not willing to accept her own helplessness in the face of humiliation, we wish to write about the incredible force injustice has in fuelling the need to use whatever means necessary to change your destiny. In the end, a longing for connection holds Sofia back from truly surrendering to her darkest desires. A longing she shares with her antagonist. Even when they both act cruelly in their own way, we want to evoke feelings of hope and empathy, ultimately leading up to that moment when Sofia is able to see past the power play, allowing them to connect for a short moment. We envision a quiet film, which is both cold and cruel, but also fragile and sensual, leaving the viewer with mixed emotions.