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Yuck! (2023)

Yuck! poster
Original title
Beurk !
Directed by
Loïc Espuche
Genre
family film
Country
France
Runtime
13 min
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 30 voters
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A short animated film about kids who feel grossed out when they see adults kissing. It shows how children start to notice romance and feel both curious and disgusted.

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What happens

Yuck! (French: Beurk !) is a 2024 French animated short film written and directed by Loïc Espuche. The 13-minute animated film about childhood and the discovery of love won awards in various international film festivals, including the Anima Film Festival 2024 in Belgium. It also was presented in festivals around the world, including Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Rhode Island International Film Festival or Berlin International Film Festival. The film was also nominated for the César Award for Best Animation Short. On January 23rd, 2025, the film was also nominated to the 97th Academy Awards in the Best Animated Short Film category. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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