I've found only this thread but it is dated 10 years ago and I wonder if there are some news...
Anyway I agree 100% with the OP:
there is an option called "minimal view", I like it, it only shows the video area, very good for small screen and for space optimization, however, I didn't manage to access video controls unless I change to full screen, and happens that full sccreen controls are pretty good (with a transparency and more or less integrated).