We've all been there or at least very close to situations as depicted in this lovely short: finding that special someone to connect after a first view
and/or some inviting glances, and then the hard choice of both parts of who's gonna make the first move. Straight, gay, bi, you've been there at least once.
In "La Prima Volta" ("The First Time") we follow two strangers at a park, the shy book reader (Giulio Rubinelli) and the seductive looking type (Eugenio Franceschini),
both who end up spotting each other after a fighting couple, previously distracting both, moves away. Boldness, shyness, interest, pretend not interest, it's
all part of the game and the real moment of action is the hardest part. You're probably know where this is going, but not completely.
It's a very exciting and romantic short, amazingly acted by the duo of actors. You feel all kinds of emotions with the characters and expect all the
best outcome for both. And the great thing about the story is the little use of dialogue, so even if you don't speak Italian you can get follow everything
without difficulty. The anxious longing of it all is amazing, as typical with such stories but I didn't agree with a certain outcome aspect. In fiction, it's
kind of disappointing and a little unreasonable; but in reality, if happening, it's simply dumb. When two people want the same thing, if one has some difficulty
the other part could and should help out - unless it was just a tease, trying some power of seduction or the need wasn't too strong (either way, a bummer). But it was
nice to watch and worth thinking about. 8/10.
