Planned Obsolescence

Planned Obsolescence

9 min · Romance

A humorous reflection on today’s dating culture. The title refers to an economic term describing a marketing strategy in which the premature decay of a product is deliberately conceived by the manufacturer. This phenomenon can also be observed in short-lived (online dating) situatuionships. In this film, a party turns out to be a breakup ceremony. It is a tribute to all ex-partners.

Directed by Margarita Kosareva

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Planned Obsolescence

Antoine and Colette

A close match in mood and era.

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