Even in a world where technology and globalisation bring billions of people closer together, the ways in which we fall in love, and hold on to that love (or not) are more varied than ever. These five films depict love in all its stages – from first kisses to bitter breakups, and from the sofa-bound realm of instant messaging to a river-bound quest for love and happiness in the jungles of Peru.

Carlito Leaves Forever (Carlito se va para siempre) | Quentin Lazzarotto | Peru/France/Spain | 8 mins
ruok | Jay Russell | USA | 13 mins
Terminally in Love | Justin Black, Emily Jenkins | Canada | 17 mins
Renovation (Reforma) | Fábio Leal | Brazil | 15 mins
The Booth | Rohin Raveendran | India | 15 mins