Biutalia's Roses (2015)
Release Year: 2015
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Michael Giordano
Writer: Michael Giordano
Production & Genre
Keywords
Keywords: pursuit
Story
Biutalia's Roses follows the complex relationship between two estranged friends, Jack (played by Michael Giordano) and Tom (played by Daniel Thompson). The narrative begins as they reunite in Paris after many years apart. Both men are drawn to the enigmatic and unsettling Biutalia (played by Isabella Rossellini), a local eccentric who seems to have an uncanny connection with both of them, albeit in different ways. As Jack pursues a romantic relationship with Biutalia, Tom becomes increasingly jealous and suspicious of her true intentions. This rivalry threatens to tear apart their friendship once again, as they each grapple with their own desires and fears in the City of Light.
Summary
Biutalia's Roses is an atmospheric exploration of love, jealousy, and the complexities of friendship. Set against the backdrop of Paris, the film follows two former friends whose shared connection to a mysterious woman threatens to drive them apart once again. Director Michael Giordano weaves together elements of adventure and drama to create a unique cinematic experience that examines the push and pull of human relationships. The film's title, a reference to the French phrase 'bouteille à la mer' (message in a bottle), suggests themes of communication, chance encounters, and the search for understanding amidst the chaos of life.
