Titane
dir. Julia Ducournau · 2021
Being alive involves grappling with identity and connection in the face of trauma and unconventional desires.
"Titane" is a visceral exploration of identity and obsession, where the boundaries of humanity blur against the backdrop of body horror and unconventional love. Julia Ducournau's audacious vision invites viewers into a world where trauma and desire intertwine, challenging societal norms and the very essence of what it means to be human.
Alexia suffers a terrible skull injury and has a titanium plate fitted into her head. When she gets out of the hospital, she rejects her parents and embraces passionately the car that almost killed her. The coming years she has problems with her sexuality and meets Vincent. Vincent is a tortured man who tries to preserve his strength by injecting steroids into his aging body. Will they find a way to deal with their emotional problems?
