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Virginity lost, perspective gained – four stories of formative sexual experience

Whether they are romantic or traumatic, embarrassing or inspiring, first sexual encounters are always formative. In this short animated documentary, four people tell the stories of their first sexual experiences, recalling these moments with a mixture of nostalgia, amusement, regret and wonder.

Director: Jonas Odell

23 May 2014
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