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Yuck! (French: Beurk!) is a 2024 French animated short film written and directed by Loïc Espuche.[4] 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[5] in Belgium. It also was presented in festivals around the world,[6] including Annecy International Animation Film Festival,[7] Rhode Island International Film Festival or Berlin International Film Festival.[8] The film was also nominated for the César Award for Best Animation Short.[9] On January 23rd, 2025, the film was also nominated to the 97th Academy Awards in the Best Animated Short Film category.[10]
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| French | Beurk! |
| Directed by | Loïc Espuche |
| Written by | Loïc Espuche |
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| Edited by | Héloïse Pelloquet |
| Music by | Aliénor Doublet |
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| Distributed by | Miyu Distribution[2] |
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Running time | 13 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
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Léo thinks kissing is the grossest thing ever. At summer camp he and his friends can't help but giggle and mock the couples who lock lips, their shiny, pink mouths making it impossible to look away. But while Léo plays along, he hides a secret: his own lips have started to shimmer too. Deep down, Léo is curious—he might just want to try kissing for himself. As his heart and mind wrestle with the "yuck" and the "yes," Léo’s summer becomes a journey of self-discovery, where teasing turns into longing and where the line between "ew" and "ooh" begins to blur.
| Year | Festivals | Award/Category | Status |
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| 2024 | Berlinale | Generation Kplus 2024[11] | Nominated |
| Annecy International Animated Film Festival | Students "Coup de Coeur" for a short film for young audiences | Won | |
| Anima – Bruxelles International Animated Film Festival | Best Short Movie for Kids[12] | Won | |
| Lago Film Fest | Unicef Kids Award 2024 | Won | |
| Flickers' Rhode Island Film Festival | Moments of Reverie – Short Film Showcase | Nominated | |
| Curtas Vila do Conde International Film Festival | Audience Award International Competition[13] | Won | |
| 2025 | Academy Awards | Best Animated Short Film[10] | Pending |
| César Awards | Best Short Animation[9] | Pending |
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