Featuring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the spell-binding short film for the Saint Laurent Fall 2025 collection shows the actor experiencing the full human emotion — from anguish through passionate obsession to cathartic release.

Shirtless or wrapped in high-gloss leather, his body contorts with a dancer’s physicality, his performance charting a full spectrum of emotion. Captured in shadowy black and white, these moments pay homage to the work of Robert Mapplethorpe, whose emotionally charged portraits of the male form challenged conventional ideas of beauty and masculinity.

Glimpses of the actor’s playful sensuality undercut the ominous ambiance and add a light dimension to the vintage inspiration. In spite of the stylish, romantic gloom shrouding the narrative, ultimately hope triumphs — as evinced by the protagonist’s smile at the end.