In a shadowy, neon-soaked underworld, a disillusioned hitwoman crosses paths with a corrupt, sleazebag in a gripping, neo-noir thriller. Trapped in a gritty, claustrophobic cityscape, Fleur leverages her underground network to track her next target—Antonio, a man steeped in power and sin.
Fleur draws inspiration from classics such as Fallen Angels and Se7en, with striking camera angles, a neon soaked atmosphere, and rich symbolic motifs. At its core, the story is grounded in Fleur's passion for photography and art—her kills become blood-soaked masterpieces, leaving behind a trail of violent beauty. Each hit is staged with her mark, a red rose, turning her deadly profession into a dark, twisted pursuit of aesthetics and violence.
The process behind making Fleur was to intentionally frame the story around Fleur as a photographer and hitwoman, with each kill revealing more of Fleur's unique style as an assassin. Shot almost entirely at street level in a guerrilla-style production, the film captures the raw, gritty energy of urban life, using the seedier parts of town as its backdrop. With only a few indoor locations and minimal permits, the majority of the short was filmed under the cover of night, heightening its tension. Lighting plays a crucial role, elevating the story from classic noir to a neon noir, drenching the dark streets in vivid, moody hues that define the film’s atmosphere.