I Don’t Kiss

In the story, the action moves from the remote Pyrenees region to Paris, with scenes in Lourdes and later Seville in Spain. The film juxtaposes provincial life with the bustling capital's opportunities and hazards. Key locations include hospital settings, a park, and urban streets where Pierre's life unfolds.

🎭 Ambition

Pierre arrives in Paris with dreams of becoming an actor, buys a book on acting, and enrolls in classes. His talent and resolve are tested as he navigates rejection, humiliation, and the gap between aspiration and reality. The film tracks how artistic longing collides with social constraints and personal vulnerability.

💼 Survival

Facing homelessness and financial precarity, Pierre turns to prostitution, setting clear boundaries yet exposing himself to exploitation and danger. The film traces how economic need drives choices and how power dynamics shape his body and autonomy. He negotiates safety, vulnerability, and moral compromise in a harsh urban economy.

💔 Love and Disillusionment

Pierre's relationship with Evelyne begins as a fragile connection but ends with mistrust and emotional distance. The affair reveals vulnerability and dependence, then dissolves when expectations collide. Encounters with Ingrid deepen the sense that intimate bonds are entangled with manipulation and risk.

🏙️ Urban Isolation

The city offers opportunities yet also a backdrop of exploitation, surveillance, and anonymity. Pierre negotiates crowded spaces, parks, and night streets where strangers define the terms of connection. The urban environment amplifies his alienation and the precarious nature of his dream.