HAUTE COUTURE

Esther, a Jewish head seamstress at Dior whose career is ending, finds her life altered after a tough young Catholic woman named Jade steals her purse in the subway. The two begin an unusual friendship when Jade returns the purse and Esther takes her in as an apprentice dressmaker. The film gives viewers a glimpse of the world of high-end fashion while exploring issues of race, religion, and class. Stars French icon Nathalie Baye.  

Paired with an Israel Student Filmmaker Winning Short Film: FLORA

Creator: Yuval Naim • Sam Spiegel Film School • Year: 2022 • 13 minutes