Bitterhearts

Claire and Julie, two former lovers, arrive at Claire’s apartment. After a short chitchat, the two move the conversation to Claire’s room, and she convinces Julie to have a few drinks. While Claire prepares them, Julie scours the room, trying to discern what Claire is like after all these years. While perusing a cupboard, she discovers a necklace she once gifted Claire and pockets it in the heat of the moment.
Claire returns to her room, hands Julie her drink, and then convinces Julie to play a piece on the piano. When Claire tries to reestablish more intimacy, Julie’s guilt overwhelms her, and she presents the necklace she considered stealing.
After a brief discussion, Claire tempts Julie to put the necklace on her one last time. It seems she will give in to Claire’s desires but manages to pull herself out of the entanglement.
Before all is lost, Claire launches a last futile attempt to sway Julie’s opinion, finally revealing her true feelings. However, Julie defies Claire one last time and goes her separate way.
Leaving a heartbroken Claire isolated in her apartment.

  • Fabio Roepe
    Director
  • Fabio Roepe
    Writer
  • Fabio Roepe
    Producer
  • Franziska Rub
    Key Cast
    "Julie"
  • Melanie Böhm
    Key Cast
    "Claire"
  • Jette Mall
    Assistant Directors
  • Shaif Hossain
    Assistant Directors
  • Liliane Reufels
    Cinematographer
  • Vincent Fritsch D'Alençon
    Camera Assistant and Gaffer
  • Sheldon Armstrong
    Lighting Assistants
  • Lukas Stapf
    Lighting Assistants
  • Marlen Rudolph
    Costume and Make-Up
  • Naima Brandt
    Catering
  • Jette Mall
    Editing
  • Joshua Ridgeway
    Sound Recordist
  • Giuseppe Zandonadi
    Audio Engineer
  • Nicholas Lemke
    Sound Assistant
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 6 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 22, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    300 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:85
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - SAE Institute Berlin
Director - Fabio Roepe