france, 2026 / 3min15 / super8 color 500T kodak film
selected and screened by STRAIGHT8 TOP25 at BFI in London, UK / 2026
screened by ENCOUNTERS FILM FESTIVAL in Bristol / 2026
screened by HIGHLAND SUPER8 LAB in Tokyo / 2026
AGE OF BLOOM refers to the age of learning, the wandering of an awkward youth through the unfamiliar territory of adulthood. It is the culmination of newfound independence, the beauty of mistakes, and the missteps of a moment in life that feels eternal. A time when possibilities seem limitless, paths are varied, yet the destination remains unclear. A musical journey that breaks away from adolescence while still being deeply marked by a strong nostalgia for childhood.
written and directed by gaia marinese
assistant director ilana petit-babakoff
starring ariane ducasse
cinematography adrien rousseau
camera assistant serge lima–ménil
continuity supervisor arthur perin
sound by strates
artistic direction by marion pacini
production designer beckett frijs
set photographer natasha guy
