Bodega 2024
In *Bodega* (2024), Brooklyn's vibrant deli culture becomes an unexpected stage for a darkly compelling queer romance.
Director: Sharik Atkinson
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bodega (2024) about?
*Bodega* follows two queer women whose chance encounter in a Brooklyn bodega evolves from flirtation into an obsessive fixation, blurring the lines between desire and danger. The film's tight 10-minute runtime heightens the tension as their connection spirals into something far more unsettling.
Who directed Bodega?
Sharik Atkinson helms *Bodega*, infusing the short film with a stylish yet unsettling atmosphere that challenges romantic tropes.
Who stars in Bodega?
The film features Zoe Lika and Carlos David Rodriguez in the lead roles, with supporting performances from Mauricio Corona, Cole Ransom, Kiran Sankar, and Reisherd Martinez.
Is Bodega (2024) worth watching?
With its sharp direction and compelling performances, *Bodega* is a standout in queer cinema. While it's a short, its exploration of obsession and desire makes it a thought-provoking watch. However, expect a dark twist rather than a traditional love story.
How long is Bodega?
*Bodega* is a 10-minute short film.
About Bodega (2024) — A Queer Short Film of Obsession and Desire
In *Bodega* (2024), Brooklyn's vibrant deli culture becomes an unexpected stage for a darkly compelling queer romance. Directed by Sharik Atkinson, this 10-minute short film follows Nora and Eve, two strangers whose chance encounter at a neighborhood bodega ignites a spark that quickly burns into obsession. What begins as a flirtatious meet-cute soon unravels into a tense psychological dance, where desire and danger blur into something far more unsettling. Atkinson crafts a story that twists the tropes of a romantic meet-cute into a chilling exploration of fixation, boundaries, and the unstable nature of connection.
With its tight runtime, *Bodega* packs a punch, blending the mundane with the menacing to create an atmosphere that's equal parts seductive and sinister. The chemistry between leads Zoe Lika and Carlos David Rodriguez crackles with unspoken tension, grounding the film's emotional core in raw, relatable chemistry. Atkinson's direction leans into the deli's neon-lit aisles and cluttered shelves as a metaphor for the cluttered, sometimes claustrophobic nature of desire. A standout in queer cinema, this short film lingers long after the credits roll.