U Up?

Two young men meet for casual sexual intercourse. The physical connection is undeniable. A moment changes everything and a decision needs to be made for this to become a real encounter and put an end to a history of emotional isolation.

2020 | Hungary
Director: Viktória Szemerédy
Writer: Baptiste Charles
Cinematographer: Péter Szatmári
Editor: András Sarkadi
Sound: Lajos Érsek
Producer: Anna Boglarka Botka, Alejandro Duque
Cast: Barnabás Rohonyi, Miklós H. Vecsei

Director's word
"The music of U up? complements and reflects the themes of the short film with subtlety and beauty. As the protagonist navigates a deeply intimate physical encounter, there is a poignant emotional disconnect. Andor's score amplifies this loneliness through short, staccato notes while simultaneously building a hopeful bridge between the main characters. The rhythmic patterns draw inspiration from the typing indicators and notification pings of text messaging, grounding the piece in the digital world. Andor further enriches this rhythmic foundation with eerie, dreamlike tones, evoking the protagonist's wistful longing for a genuine connection."

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