Satisfied
A Surreal L’ Amour Fou explores the realms of possession, determination and satisfaction.
In a shattered reality where obsession and identity collide, a man's pursuit of ultimate satisfaction blurs the line between devotion and possession.
Satisfied is a visceral exploration of 'L’Amour Fou'—mad love—set within a fragmented reality. It follows descent into a psychological labyrinth where the boundaries between the self and the object of desire dissolve. Through high-contrast visuals and a non-linear narrative, the film challenges the viewer to define where satisfaction ends and possession begins
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Rainer EvansDirector
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Michele EvansDirector
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Rainer EvansWriter
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Michele EvansWriter
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Rainer EvansProducer
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Michele EvansProducer
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Rainer EvansKey Cast
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Michele EvansKey Cast
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:9 minutes 5 seconds
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Completion Date:March 15, 2015
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Production Budget:1,500 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
Rainer and Michele Evans are a husband-and-wife filmmaking team that combines technical precision with narrative advocacy. Their collaborative work is characterized by high-contrast visual storytelling and a visceral exploration of the human psyche.
Rainer Evans
A graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), Rainer brings a refined cinematic eye and deep technical expertise to every project. His professional background spans major studio features and acclaimed television series, where he has contributed to the production of high-caliber narratives. His credits include:
Smile (Feature) – Production Assistant
The Upside (Feature) – Production Assistant
The Good Fight (TV Series) – Production Assistant
The Defenders (TV Mini-Series) – Production Assistant
Murder Van (Short) – Director
Satisfied (Short) – Co-Director & Cinematographer (Award for Excellence in Cinematography, Amsterdam International Film Festival)
Michele Evans
Michele is an accomplished filmmaker, author, and artist whose work explores themes of identity and social justice. As a 2024 Rikers Narrative Change Community Fellow, her creative perspective is informed by her advocacy as a published writer and her years of production expertise. Her extensive production credits include:
Keys (Short) – Executive Producer (Post-production)
My Prostitute Junkie Murderer Friend (Short) – Executive Producer
A Walk to the Park (Short) – Executive Producer
Murder Van (Short) – Producer
Satisfied (Short) – Co-Director / Co-Producer
Port 80 (TV - ESPN) – Executive Producer
Together, they operate as a cohesive creative unit, merging Rainer’s experience on major sets with Michele’s narrative depth and executive production background to create challenging, high-aesthetic cinema. Their projects continue to garner international attention for their unique visual language and emotional impact.
Though captured digitally, 'Satisfied' was processed to emulate the grain, latitude, and high-contrast texture of Kodak Vision3 500T film stock, emphasizing the fragmented, raw nature of the surrealist narrative