Set against the Greek isles, British composers Lola and Philip's relationship lingers in silence. When she meets magnetic Elena and brings her into the fold, tensions rise, forcing Lola to confront her dark past.
Satisfaction is a nuanced psychological drama that lingers in the unsaid, as a fragile bond between British composers and lovers, Lola (Laird) and Philip (Whitehead), unravels. Shifting between their present-day stay on a remote Greek island and the early electric days of their romance in London, the film slowly reveals an unspoken rift. When Lola meets the magnetic Elena (Amir) on a nudist beach and invites her into their world, tensions escalate, forcing Lola to confront the darkest part of her past. Forced to face her denial, Lola has to learn to reclaim her voice.
Through its layered, intimate storytelling, Satisfaction explores the complexities of relationships, the sacrifices we make, and the ways denial shapes our identities. It’s a poignant examination of the profound struggle of artists losing their voice—ultimately urging us to embrace the full complexity of our own stories.
An international traveler whose solo journey around the world was highlighted in Conde Nast Traveler and exposed in her award-winning short LONELY PLANET, Alex Burunova is described by industry insiders as “one to watch” in the growing world of female directors. Alex Burunova’s short films have been showcased at over 60 festivals, including Oscar-qualifying Los Angeles SFF, Palm Springs SF, Newport Beach FF, to name a few.
World Premiere - SXSW 2025 Narrative Spotlight Section
Actor - Emma Laird
Actor - Fionn Whitehead
Actor - Zar Amir Ebrahimi
