Floppy Toast with Drippy Butter

In a surreal and often absurd world, a young baker named Anya grapples with the existential dread of creating the perfect slice of toast. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a mysterious patron who offers her a chance to achieve culinary nirvana, but at a steep personal cost. The film explores themes of ambition, artistic integrity, and the fleeting nature of happiness.

Floppy Toast with Drippy Butter received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its unique visual style and ambitious themes, while others found its narrative somewhat disjointed. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its artistic approach and others finding it too eccentric.

• Praised for its distinctive visual aesthetic and thought-provoking, albeit abstract, narrative.

• Some critics found the film's pacing uneven and its allegorical elements occasionally obscure.

• The performances, particularly from the lead, were widely commended for their emotional depth.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's originality and the strong performances, with many finding it a visually stunning and memorable experience. However, a notable portion of viewers felt the plot was too abstract and struggled to connect with the characters' motivations.

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the César Awards.

The distinctive 'drippy butter' effect in the film was achieved using a combination of food-safe gels and careful lighting techniques, rather than actual butter, to maintain a consistent and surreal visual.