In Pursuit of Pleasure

75 minutes

An interactive programme about connecting with your sensuality, feeling yourself, and about not giving a f*ck.

In Pursuit of Pleasure

An awkward kiss, an intrusive thought, an embarrassing fantasy, a flopping body part during sex ... We've all been there, right? Right? There are a million and one things that can go 'wrong' when we're trying to flirt, fall in love or being intimate with someone. This programme tries to redefine what perfection is when it comes to our bodies, self-expressions, and sexuality. Let's look in the mirror and see what expectations you set for yourself. What even is a perfect body? What is perfect sex? With In Pursuit of Pleasure Maxi (porn curator and pleasure activist) & Joshua (porn curator and intimacy coach) invite you to embrace silliness, playfulness and curiosity. Join them in an interactive exploration of the joys of not giving a f*ck.

This program screened as part of Kaboom Animation Festival 2023

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  • 14 min.

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  • United Kingdom, 2022
  • 3 min.

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Edmond

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  • Nina Gantz
  • United Kingdom, 2015
  • 9 min.

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Heave

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  • Timothée Sarran
  • France, 2022
  • 4 min.

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  • Olesya Shchukina
  • Russia / France, 2021
  • 7 min.

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  • Lori Malépart-Traversy
  • Canada, 2022
  • 4 min.

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Magical Caresses, Episode 4: Sweet Jesus

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  • Lori Malépart-Traversy
  • Canada, 2022
  • 3 min.

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One Night Out

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  • Seungah Yoo
  • United States, 2022
  • 2 min.

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Pussy Love

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  • Linda Krauss
  • Germany, 2022
  • 4 min.

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  • Ping Wong
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  • 3 min.

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