British composers Lola and Philip's relationship lingers until Elena comes into the fold.
Satisfaction is a haunting bisexual psychological drama written and directed by Alex Burunova that follows British composers Lola and Philip, whose fragile relationship begins to unravel when the enigmatic Elena enters their lives.
Set against the sun-drenched landscapes of the Greek isles, the film explores desire, trauma, identity and the search for liberation through an intimate and emotionally charged love triangle. Drawing on deeply personal experiences, Burunova crafts a visually arresting debut that contrasts the idyllic beauty of the Mediterranean with an undercurrent of psychological tension, using lyrical imagery and an evocative cinematic style to immerse audiences in the emotional lives of its characters.
Following its acclaimed screening at the BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, Satisfaction received widespread critical praise, including five-star reviews from Attitude and other publications, with critics celebrating its bold direction, atmospheric visual language, compelling performances and nuanced portrayal of bisexuality, trauma and healing.
about the pink screening room
This screening is part of SCENE's The Pink Screening Room at CULTPLEX and will be introduced by a members of the SCENE Programming Team.
The Pink Screening Room is SCENE's home of new independent queer filmmaking voices. Showcasing underground cinema, first time filmmakers and the best in Northern short films, expect dazzling debuts and daring detours into the weird and wonderful.
TIMINGS
4.30pm: Doors
5.00pm: Feature starts
Event duration: 1 hours 37 mins
6.37pm: Event ends
TICKETS
General admission: £5 (+ 70p booking fee)
Concessions: £4 (+ 70p booking fee)
Community Ticket: £0 (+ 70p booking fee)
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Director: Alex Burunova
Producers:
Rafael Thomaseto
Alex Burunova
Kyle Stroud
Helena Sardinha
Iryna Asonova
Screenwriter: Alex Burunova
Talent: Emma Laird, Fionn Whitehead, Zar Amir, Adwoa Aboah
Country of Origin: USA, IT, GR, UA
Language: English
Subtitles: Yes
Release Year: 2025
Content Guidance:
Age Rating: 18
Accessibility: For access and facilites information, please visit HOME
Running time: 97 minutes
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