Writer/director
Olivier Assayas draws on the themes in his previous film
Irma Vep for this short starring
Maggie Gyllenhaal and Lionel Dray. The segment concerns a young drug addicted actress (Gyllenhaal) who senses a burgeoning romance with her dealer (Dray). This film was included in Paris, Je T'Aime, an ode to the legendary city featuring contributions from such directors as
Wes Craven,
Tom Tykwer, and
Alfonso Cuarón. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide