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The Passion of the Moment

Thomas, a young poet and screenwriter struggling to find his voice in the art world, caught between his need for creative expression and the challenges of everyday life. His friendship with Alexandre, an actor and collaborator, serves as an essential anchor, but their relationship is strained by Thomas's frustrations and uncertainties.

When Thomas learns that the local theater-a symbol of artistic glory and a place tied to painful memories-is slated for demolition, he becomes consumed by the idea of writing something truly meaningful before it's too late. Seeking solitude and inspiration, he retreats to the abandoned theater, a space steeped in history and haunted by both literal and metaphorical ghosts.

There, he meets Angèline, a homeless woman who claims to be the "ghost of the theater." With her enigmatic past and the wisdom born of experience, Angèline becomes a guide for Thomas, helping him reflect on the meaning of art, life, and his relationships. As Thomas struggles to complete his play, he faces financial hardships, alcoholism, and a profound sense of failure. Angèline's spectral presence pushes him to confront himself, reconnect with Alexandre, and reengage with the world outside.

On the brink of finishing his work, Thomas finds himself at a crossroads, forced to choose between his dream and reality as the fate of the theater-and his own existence-hangs in the balance. This narrative delves into themes of passion, loss, and the tension between creativity and reality, shedding light on the fragility of the human spirit in the quest to leave a mark on the world.

  • Michaël Moscatelli
    Director
  • Michaël Moscatelli
    Writer
  • Emanuele Di Filippo
    Writer
  • Alessandro Di Giuseppe
    Writer
  • Antonella Di Nardo
    Producer
  • Michaël Moscatelli
    Producer
  • Maxence Seva
    Key Cast
  • William Brisson
    Key Cast
  • Pascale Laby
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    La Passion de l’Instant
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 39 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    November 7, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    800 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    France
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    French
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    17:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Artex Films
    Distributor
    Country: Italy
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Michaël Moscatelli

It is at the film school «Accademia Internazionale delle Arti e le Scienze dell'Immagine», where he was able to meet his master who will follow all his realizations; the director of photography Giorgio Tonti, who also worked with directors like Orson Welles.

The poetry of images characterizes his style, which we find, since 2004, in more than 38 projects at international level, realized between Italy and France, where he lives and manages his production companies; Nymphéa Productions and Michaël Productions. In 2020, Anna Rosenberg made her first feature film, starring Claudia Gerini and Christophe Favre. In 2024, La Passion de l’Instant « The Touch » starring Maxence Seva, William Brisson and Pascale Laby

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