HNIFF 2023
Scorpio
Directed by Luna Wolf · Canada · 10 min · short · narrative
Zoë is on the path of revenge, aided by her homemade, genetically modified serum as she embarks on a mission to avenge her wife, who lies in the ICU. Her target is Goldie, the daughter of a city gangster with more power than she can handle. The question lingers: at what cost will Zoë achieve her goals?
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From the director
"Scorpio" is an action-packed revenge movie about Zoë, a woman hell-bent on getting revenge on the individuals who rendered her wife hospitalized after a chance encounter on her way home. Zoë and her wife live in a dystopian and dark world where the human race has fallen as a species. It is a world where people are violent towards each other for sport, and the police force has very little interest in solving crimes.
Her revenge takes her to extreme measures when Zoë decides to give herself an unfair advantage over her prey. Using the venom of a scorpion sting, she has created an elixir that she injects, giving her superhuman strength.
This movie will be a violent, action-packed short that I hope to turn into a franchise, providing people with a sense of justice over things that are wrong. I want to leave the audience in awe at the intricately designed shots, lighting, and incredible performances by our leading ladies, while also addressing the harsh reality of violence towards homosexuality and diverse groups.
