Paul Gojecki
Mathias Priou
2024
Luxembourg
French
fiction
drama | women
16 minutes
In the year 2000, Annie, a brilliant mathematician in her thirties, is obsessed with a singular quest: to find the algorithm of orgasm. During her weekly appointment with her psychologist, she decides to stop her therapy. But the psychologist, her ego slightly bruised, suggests one final session. A woman-to-woman conversation unfolds, until the therapist proposes an unusual exercise—a challenge that will force Annie to let go for the very first time in her life.
Sarah Boleslava | Annie
Julie Ferrier | The therapist
Writer | Sarah Boleslava
Directors | Paul Gojecki & Mathias Priou
Producer | Sarah Gojecki
Paul and Mathias met while studying film in Paris before moving into the world of advertising. Directors and creative partners for the past six years, they have developed a style where technical mastery serves intimate, sensory storytelling. Fascinated by the nuances of human relationships, they explore universal themes such as time, letting go, and the power of emotion. Their work is defined by a constant pursuit of meaning and intensity, blending narrative subtlety with visual innovation.
When Sarah, the writer, first offered directors Paul Gojecki and Mathias Priou to read her script, they initially thought it was about orgasm. And it was—but mostly as a gateway to a broader theme: letting go (not that they’re uninterested in orgasms…).
They were instantly drawn to the authenticity of the human relationships in the story and deeply identified with Annie. Like her, they had long been obsessed with control. In their work, anticipating everything and mastering every detail gave them an illusion of safety. But they came to realize that this constant control eventually stifles the unexpected. The more you control, the less you surprise yourself. It’s the creative equivalent of a pointless little wank.
Thanks to the people around them—especially Sarah—they came to understand that letting go is essential. As in The Orgasm Algorithm, without loss of control, it’s hard to be truly free.
This film marks a turning point in their approach to directing. They now aim for a style that is more fluid, more instinctive. In this way, the film becomes an embodiment of what it seeks to express.
They had an immense amount of joy bringing it to life—as freely as can be.
