Two People Exchanging Saliva, lensed by cinematographer Alexandra De Saint Blanquat, has been nominated in the Live Action Short Film category at the 2026 Academy Awards. Directed by Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata and produced by Misia Films, the film takes place in a strange dystopian world where a kiss is considered a crime punishable by death and where everyday exchanges are sealed with a slap instead of affection. The story centers on Angine, a disenchanted woman who becomes fascinated by a salesgirl in a department store. As their secret bond intensifies, suspicion begins to grow around them, pushing their forbidden attraction toward an increasingly absurd and tragic fate. The cast features Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Luana Bajrami and Aurélie Boquien, with Vicky Krieps as as the enigmatic narrator.
