On this episode, we sit down with Oscar-nominated directors Alexandre and Natalie to discuss their provocative and intimate short film Two People Exchanging Saliva.

In our conversation, they break down the inspiration behind the film, the creative risks they embraced, and how a deceptively simple premise becomes a layered exploration of vulnerability, connection, and human intimacy. We also talk about navigating the festival circuit, the road to the Academy Awards, and what it means to have such a bold short resonate on a global stage.

It’s an honest, thoughtful deep dive into a film that challenges audiences while asking a universal question: what does it really mean to connect?

Two People Exchanging Saliva is an Oscar-nominated short film directed by Alexandre and Natalie that transforms a raw, intimate act into a powerful meditation on human connection. Through restrained storytelling and striking visual language, the film explores vulnerability, boundaries, and the emotional weight of physical closeness.

Minimal in concept yet expansive in meaning, the short lingers long after its final frame.