Tight shots that mirror Lulu’s feeling of being trapped by her circumstances.

In the 2014 version, the setting is updated to resonate with contemporary audiences while maintaining the expressionist dread of the original source material. Lulu is not a villain, but rather a force of nature caught in a society that seeks to own and categorize her. Key Themes Explored

The film follows Lulu, a young woman who possesses an almost supernatural ability to attract and destroy the men (and women) around her. She is a tabula rasa—a blank slate upon which the people in her life project their darkest desires, insecurities, and obsessions.

A score that bridges the gap between the story’s 19th-century roots and its 21st-century relevance.