Synopsis
The story consists of three dramatically connected parts united by the image of Lilith traveling through time and space on her “sweet” and damaging mission.
Adam’s first wife Lilith is mentioned in the ancient Oriental legends, in Talmud and in the medieval books of Cabala. According to these sources, she was not created from Adam’s rib like Eve but from clay like he himself. Nevertheless Lilith was not recognised by Adam as his equal and left him after a quarrel heading for Babylon where pre - Adamians lived. Unstained by the original sin she evades the curse cast upon Eve and her descendants. She has no soul, and she is immortal. Lilith assumes different names, can change her appearance, and takes possession of men against their will. Once it's accomplished, she leaves her victims forever, marking them for either spiritual, or physical death.
“Escape” In the style of Dutch painters
/Hanseatic region. Mid-17th century/East/
Shoot on locations Austria, Czech Republic, Latvia and Malta.
Theophilius, an art dealer, is shipping a painting of a rare beauty. Upon reaching his destination, he does not realize that he has come to a company of pre-Adamites. The housekeeper of the castle turns out to be the same person seen on the painting. Being the embodiment of the evil spirit, she is simultaneously both Incubus and Succubus. Theophilius understands that being under the same roof with the painting he risks losing his mind. Only escape from the place, where Lilith rules, can save him!
“The Loss” In style of baroque family album
/Russian Empire/Paris. End of 19th century/
Shot on locations St.Petersburg and surroundings (Russia)
A Russian citizen of Polish gentry Brilsky hurries to his mentor Marziale to tell about his tragic love in Paris. The essence of this amazing story makes Brilsky’s mentor think that the young man had an affair with Leila –Lilith’s daughter. Nevertheless the young man does not feel any better…
“Aberration of Feelings” In the style of cinema verite
/Riga. Easst. Nowadays /
Shot on locations Riga (Latvia), Palmira (Syria)/
Artist Franz is looking forward to the opening of his exhibition. His life is as real and spooky as his installations. On a winter’s night in a Gypsy tabor he is to fully experience the charms of a lascivious young Gypsy girl, who almost deprives him of his free will… However he turns this mystical experience into another installation and Lilith retreats…