**A Second Encounter as an Inner Explosion** > By Carwan Dourandich Originally published in Etemaad Newspaper, Issue 5520 At first glance, Coma presents itself as a gift from the COVID-19 pandemic. The film opens with on-screen text from director Bertrand Bonello, confirming this premise while also referencing Nocturama (2016), his previous work, which shares thematic connections with Coma, particularly regarding the concept of rebirth. Similarly, the closing moments of the film feature text reflecting on transitioning through an in-between state - between life and death, between day and ...