Sophie & Dominique Mathisen
Drama is set entirely in Paris and London. It celebrates the value of friendships that often outlast the relationships with those that share our beds. The film follows Anna, an Australian actor living in London. It’s been a year since she split with John and she isn’t landing auditions. Anna travels to Paris to the home of her best friend Jean. He seems settled with his French partner Phillipe. Anna’s timing isn’t great though, Phillippe’s mother is dying and it’s taking its toll on both of them. Thankful for an excuse to escape, Jean dedicates his time and attention to Anna who is devoted to another task entirely. Drama is the story of the selves we once were and the selves we long to be. It’s a story of grief for the many roads in life we could have travelled but didn’t. It’s an honest portrayal of people at their worst, trying to do their best.
Drama explores the unique closeness possible between a gay man and straight woman. “Romantic love is not necessarily the cornerstone of our lives anymore,” explains Sophie. “These days you are less likely to find ‘the one’ and more likely to find ‘one of many’. Close, enduring friendships are often the true love stories of our time. Friends are the families we create.”