As Edgar meets his alternative, relaxed younger self in a fertility clinic, he is forced to reflect on the businessman he has become and the man he wants to be.
Man in Greige is a playful drama about Edgar, a middle-aged man grappling with the disconnection in his marriage and the pressures of modern life. He and his wife, Farah, struggle with infertility, and their relationship is strained by routine and emotional distance. On the day of an important fertility appointment, Edgar, as usual, is late. On his way, he encounters a surreal version of his younger self, Ed, who challenges him to confront the joyless, overworked life he’s built. Locked together in a hospital storage room, Edgar and Ed engage in a tense conversation that forces Edgar to reflect on his lost spontaneity and freedom. Meanwhile, Farah struggles with feelings of insecurity at the doctor’s office. As they finally join, Edgar learns that she didn’t go through with the procedure and offers her a new start – “Anywhere”.
Hannah Bales, born in 1999 in Trier, Germany, is a writer and film director with a passion for storytelling that blends psychology and cinema. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, she found her true calling in filmmaking, and in 2022, took the leap to pursue it full-time by enrolling in the BTS Cinéma Audiovisuel program. Her academic background, particularly her focus on media and film psychology, adds a unique layer of depth to the stories she tells, giving her films an emotional resonance that stands out.
In the past few years, Hannah has directed and produced a range of short films, each one showcasing her evolving voice as a filmmaker. Among her standout projects are the 2024 SciFi drama Terre Adélie, the comedic drama Man In Greige (2024), and the social drama It’s a Wonderful Life (2023). Man In Greige, supported by the Film Fund Luxembourg, marks her official debut as a short film director.
