thefilmstage.com/7-films-to-see-at-momis-first-look-2022
“[…] Once the focus is on the potential lovers, a cacophony of voices and the twilight hues coming through the window enrapture us […]”
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-03-17/locarno-in-los-angeles-film-festival-international
First Look at a Changing World
GCN, Steve Erickson
„[…] Shot just before sunset, “First Time” uses color and light to great effect, going from abstract flashing orange images to the sun’s blinding glare to complete darkness in a few minutes. (It alludes to the heterosexual love story of Richard Linklater’s “Before” trilogy.) While minimalist, “First Time” is lively, avoiding slow cinema clichés in favor of a lighter approach.“
gaycitynews.com/first-look-at-a-changing-world