Nuit #1

A K Films Amerique relieve a Metafilms production. (Worldwide sales: Metafilms, Montreal.) Produced by Nancy Grant. Directed, put together by Anne Emond.With: Catherine Le Lean, Dimitri Storoge. (French dialogue)Single-evening stand evolves into a thrilling-evening talkathon in "Nuit #1," a claustrophobically intense drama set almost entirely in the shabby apartment where two others disrobe to relish an uninhibited sexual romp, do not begin to bare their souls until installed their clothes back on. Explicit nudity and hardcore activity through the outlet minutes doubtless will elevate the pic's prestige quotient. But impressive performances by well-cast, attractive leads might help a lot more in getting fest exposure and limited theatrical play for Montreal-based filmmaker Anne Emond's debut feature. After connecting up inside a steamy rave, Clara (Catherine Le Lean) and Nikolai (Dimitri Storoge) retreat to his place for any detailed encounter. However, if he interrupts her stealthy postcoital exit, they take tentative steps toward another amount of closeness. Storoge and Le Lean command attention while offerring an assorted and constantly shifting number of feelings. Despite the fact that it every once in awhile seems that Emond has designated them monologues rather than dialogue, their interaction -- both verbal and physical -- is credibly charged with alternating energy of fear and desire, cynicism and longing. Mathieu Laverdiere's fluid lensing might be the standout tech value.Camera (color), Mathieu Laverdiere editor, Mathieu Bouchard-Malo music, Martin M. Tetrault production designer, Eric Barbeau costume designer, Yola Van Leeuwenkamp. Examined at Toronto Film Festival (Canada First!), Sept. 13, 2011. (Also in Busan Film Festival -- Costly Forward.) Running time: 91 MIN. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com