Le Distributeur d’aurores boréales

Lola has been collecting broken clocks ever since her mother's death, treating each shattered face as a tether to a life she misses. She lives among gears and hands in a small apartment, tending repairs without much hope that anything will move on its own. One night a particular clock starts acting strangely, implying a presence beyond mechanics. That eerie but gently strange event shifts the rhythm of her days, drawing her into encounters that mix humor, longing and a gentle kind of magic. The movie follows how this haunted timepiece upends Lola's routines, opens unexpected connections with others, and makes her rethink what it means to hold on to the past. There are moments of warmth, surprises, romantic sparks.

Directed by Mathias Malzieu and created by Stéphane Landowski, Le Distributeur d'aurores boréales mixes comedy, romance and fantasy. Lola Bessis leads the cast, supported by Joyce Bibring, Mathieu Métral and Nicolas Avinée in a visually whimsical, character-driven film featuring charm.

Box office information for this release is limited, and no reliable worldwide gross is publicly available. The film appears to have had a modest or festival-oriented rollout rather than a wide commercial distribution, so broad revenue figures are not reported.

Critical response has been scarce in mainstream outlets, so consensus is thin. The movie treats grief, memory and the passing of time with light humor and a surreal tilt, pairing intimate character moments with magical touches. Its romantic thread and playful visuals may appeal to fans of whimsical indie cinema.

While it's not a household title, the film's imagery of broken clocks and northern lights creates striking motifs that linger. Its offbeat blend of genres gives it niche appeal among viewers who favor lyrical fantasies, and it could find life through festival screenings. It may gain modest cult followings online.