Can logistics and desire coexist? Is it possible to plan pleasure without killing its spontaneity? And can a couple truly be "normal" if they reject the sexual norms of the society around them?
Bloom Up made its world premiere at Canada's prestigious Hot Docs Documentary Film Festival in 2021. It was later picked up for North American distribution by the renowned arthouse distributor Kino Lorber. Kino Lorber strategically planned a theatrical release just ahead of International Swingers Day on August 13th. The film also screened at other international festivals, including the Atlàntida Film Fest in Spain, and received a theatrical release in South Korea. The film has a runtime of 88 minutes and was produced in Italy in the Italian language. fylm Bloom Up- A Swinger Couple Story 2021 mtrjm
“We wanted to remove the shame. Swinging isn’t a hobby — it’s a philosophy of trust.” — Mauro (co-director) Can logistics and desire coexist
How the couple maintains trust and boundaries. Bloom Up made its world premiere at Canada's
Upon its limited release in Italian arthouse cinemas (and later on the streaming platform MUBI in select regions), Bloom Up received positive reviews, though it remains little-known in English-speaking markets.