First kisses, first dates, first loves' tales basked in the glow of all kinds of love.
In this program
Boussa
Directed by
Azedine KASRI
France
2023
19 minutes
Arabic, French
Meriem and Reda are two Algerian lovers, who have still not managed to exchange a kiss.
Boundaries
Directed by
Anna Evtushenko
U.S.
2023
9 minutes
English
A college party flirtation turns political.
Dog Hearts
Directed by
Léo Fontaine
France
2022
12 minutes
French
Two friends surprise a would-be couple with a blind date.
The Firefighter's Ball
Directed by
Baptiste Drapeau
France
2022
19 minutes
French
A prank goes awry when a teen suddenly finds himself fighting a fire.
First(ish) Date
Directed by
Shira Baron
U.S.
2023
11 minutes
English
After weeks of online dating, Molly finally meets Jess in person.
Moving Day
Directed by
Sean Mirkovich
U.S.
2023
12 minutes
English
Two smiley faces meet and fall in love.
Outsiders
Directed by
Rishi Chamman
Netherlands
2023
12 minutes
Dutch, Hindi
When a Hindustani young man becomes friendly with a Syrian asylum seeker, it puts a strain on his family life.