OPENING NIGHT FILM & PARTY: Young Hearts

Thursday October 17th 2024, 7:00 pm

Regal Dania Pointe
128 Sunset Dr, Dania Beach, FL 33004

Film Details

Runtime: 97 minutes

Language: In Dutch and French with English subtitles

Director: Anthony Schatteman

Country: Belgium/Netherlands, 2023

Genre: Drama, Foreign , Gay, Romance, Youth

Fourteen-year-old Elias (Lou Goossens, in a breakthrough performance) lives a carefree life in his charming Belgian town until the arrival of Alex, a cool new neighbor. As Elias’s feelings for Alex deepen, he embarks on a journey of self-acceptance and emotional discovery, making for a touching and rewarding experience. Filmed beautifully in the Belgian countryside, Young Hearts is a refreshing exploration of first love. Writer/director Anthony Schatteman’s feature debut delivers a unique and profound story that resonates on multiple levels: a balm for those whose initial queer experiences were traumatic, a mirror for today’s LGBTQ+ youth, and a hopeful message for parents of future generations.

Highlights

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Crystal Bear Special Mention @ Berlinale

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Honorable Mention Best Feature Film @ Frameline

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New Directors Competition Special Jury Mention @ Seattle International Film Festival

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