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Lust: A Parole Officer's Descent Into Desire
14 Feb
Summary
- A parole officer's life unravels after her father's death.
- The film explores themes of grief, control, and repressed desire.
- An connection with a Shibari artist offers controlled vulnerability.

Ralitza Petrova's new film, "Lust," is set to premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival. This sophomore feature follows Lilian, a parole officer accustomed to extreme personal control. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she returns to her hometown to settle affairs following the death of her long-absent father.
The journey becomes a descent into proximity with grief and desire. Lilian's administrative detour uncovers lingering debts and institutional inertia. An uneasy connection with a Shibari rigger introduces a practice of controlled vulnerability, where intimacy is cautiously explored.




