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North Sea Texas

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A teenager searching for love finds it in the boy next door.
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North Sea Texas

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Strong direction and delicate performances save Noordzee, Texas from its narrative cliches.

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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader This debut feature by noted short-film director Bavo Defurne emphasizes ambiance over storytelling, but that ambiance is so flavorsome you might not mind. Feb 15, 2013 Full Review Ignatiy Vishnevetsky Chicago Sun-Times It's not just that film is underdeveloped - it's that it feels unwilling to develop, preferring to leave its characters and plot points static. The result feels stunted. Rated: 2.5/4 Feb 14, 2013 Full Review David Lewis San Francisco Chronicle It's a story that's been told countless times, but first-time director Bavo Defurne has such an assured hand and visual flair (much credit also belongs to cinematographer Anton Mertens) that everything seems fresh and new. Rated: 3/4 Dec 7, 2012 Full Review Steve Cruz OUT FRONT Magazine (Denver) North Sea Texas captures the joy and turmoil without confining the characters to a bubble, and the results are quietly magnificent. May 8, 2023 Full Review David Lamble Bay Area Reporter Defurne's sumptuously photographed setting resembles some seaside Oz. Particularly striking is the Texas roadhouse bar from which the film derives its geographically paradoxical title. Jun 9, 2020 Full Review Alexander Ryll Gay Essential The beauty of North Sea Texas lies in its simplicity. The film is beautifully shot and brilliantly acted, especially by Jelle Florizoone, Eva van der Gucht and Katelijne Damen who deliver outstanding performances. Sep 15, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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PridePosterStudios THAT’S A CHILD Nonono Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/13/24 Full Review Audience Member Well-written film with a satisfactory storyline and plot that will be of entertainment and interest - especially to the LGBTQ+ community. Delicate and realistic acting along with a sensual, emotional, and romantic plot makes watching this film worthwhile. I would rate this film a solid 8 out of 10 because of its strong storyline, meaningful plot, and excellent acting. Improvement could be used in scenes about Plim's mother and other conflicts in the film. Film could also have made some minor adjustments to achieve a PG-13 rating - to open up to a wider and more suitable audience. The material that makes this an R rating could easily be altered without removing any romantic scenes - but rather just adjusting some of the language and scenes; which will not change the effect of the story. Overall, a decent coming-of-age film with great acting and a very sentimental storyline. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member Rarely have I seen movies so delicate and full of details that you don't see the first time. The plot possibly sounds like a bit of a cliché, but it isn't !The director knew how to make it riveting, taking advantage of the apparently dull scenario, apparently in the 50's or 60's, and of course, the beauty and charm of the boy. Some people might frown at the fact that it is a story of love between two boys. Well, I was enthralled, and moved at that. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member 'North Sea Texas' aposta em um conto simples, mas muito bem elaborado para contar a história de Pim, um jovem garoto que mora com sua mãe e diariamente observa, pensa e age de acordo com o que sempre lhe fez falta - o afeto. A linha narrativa apresenta uma crescente através da divisão de atos, que também representa a divisão de idade do protagonista, que embora não tenha crescido muito fisicamente, acaba amadurecendo rápido e sozinho. A fotografia e a ambientação compõe a conversa do público com o diretor, que utiliza de tais recursos para acrescentar estética e apreciação. E é isso que acontece do início ao fim, o filme convida o público para apreciar a história enquanto somos acompanhados de tons que agradam os olhos. Enquanto a Pim, sua trajetória é intrigante e diferente da de muitos garotos de sua idade, o seu envolvimento com as outras pessoas acaba moldando perfeitamente os acontecimentos. O filme carece de atenção, visto que a partir de um momento, tudo começa a mudar, e essas mudanças que acabam não sendo bem recebidas pelo personagem, mergulhando num mar de revolta e pequenos desastres, mas que para ele surte efeitos gigantescos. Contudo, 'North Sea Texas' traz elegância ao tratar do descobrimento, traz revolta ao tratar de relações, e traz amor ao tratar de aceitação. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Pretty sad tale of a kid trapped in a life ruined by his mom in France. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Exploration of sexuality in a mid-20th century Belgium is wonderfully shown in this film, which tackles young love and lust. I wish the characters were more developed in terms of Pim's attraction to his mother's partner, but overall Pim's relationship is very well emotionally developed. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A teenager searching for love finds it in the boy next door.
Director
Bavo Defurne
Producer
Yves Verbraeken
Screenwriter
Bavo Defurne, Yves Verbraeken
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
Dutch
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 20, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$27.8K
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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