14-year-old Elias develops feelings for his new neighbour Alexander, and soon realizes he is falling in love for the first time.
When a new family moves in across the road, Elias (Lou Goosens) feels attracted to his new neighbour Alexander (Marius de Saeger) with the interactions with friends and family only bringing more questions than answers. Confused by his burgeoning feelings, Elias tries to sort out his inner chaos to prove that he is worth Alexander's heart. Writer-director Anthony Schatteman’s assured debut boasts a standout lead performance from Goossens (watch out for this young actor in the future) and proves that to tell a heart-warming story of falling in love, you do not need to sexualize the characters. One of the most moving films of this year’s Festival. This is a must-watch for any parent or family member hoping to understand the subtleties of the heart of a young teenager discovering their sexuality. Elias’ path to understanding himself and his desires will strike chords with anyone who ever struggled with self-acceptance. (Subtitles)
Belgium 2024 Anthony Schatteman 99m
