For now, the elevator keeps moving. And the fourth floor is still off-limits. Have you seen any of the Rapsababe enigmatic films? Do you believe the affair was real or a promotional stunt? Share your theories in the comments below. For more 2023 updates on underground film scandals, subscribe to our newsletter.

In a rare October 2023 statement via her representative, Rapsababe denied any "improper relationship," claiming the "affair" is a conceptual piece: "The audience is so desperate for a scandal they cannot see the art. The affair is the film. The boss is the frame."

Evidence points to both.

By: Indie Cinema Desk Last Updated: 2023 (2023 UPD)

But one thing is certain: In the annals of indie cinema scandals, the saga of the TV Boss who fell for the rabbit-masked auteur will be studied for years. Whether it was love, leverage, or layered art, the keyword will remain the most peculiar search query in modern film discourse.