Strass Café

Cinematographic poem. On grey images, in familiar yet unknown streets, Strass Café tells the story of the hopes and disappointments of a woman who speaks to herself, who also speaks to us. Another woman is mute, is she alone? Is she the same one? Maybe. And then there is a man who appears here and there. Is it her man? One night, in a deserted bar, a couple is slow dancing. But despite their proximity of circumstances, they never meet.

Directed by Léa Pool, Strass Café leans on a strong ensemble — Luc Caron, Céline Lacoste — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1980.