In the fleeting, magical minute of Ma routine matinale, a solitary woman’s ordinary morning is transformed into a portal to the extraordinary. Written, directed by, and starring the multi-talented Eugénie Trutnev, this concise fantasy captures a moment where the mundane rituals of daily life—the brewing of coffee, the glance in the mirror—begin to shimmer with otherworldly possibility. As her character moves through her apartment, she encounters subtle, enchanting disruptions that challenge her perception of reality, hinting at a hidden layer of existence just beneath the surface of the everyday. This brief yet captivating film explores the quiet wonder that can erupt from routine, blending a grounded performance with a dreamlike atmosphere. It’s a poetic reminder that magic might not require a grand quest, but simply a shift in perspective during one’s own Ma routine matinale.