Sequin in a Blue Room

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Sequin in a Blue Room

2019

1h 20m

Drama

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29 Reviews

69%

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A teenager tries to track down a man he met at an anonymous sex party.

Critics Consensus

Sequin in a Blue Room proves the coming-of-age genre still has fresh stories to tell -- and establishes debuting director Samuel Van Grinsven as a strikingly talented filmmaker.

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Peter Debruge

Variety

A film that nimbly blends elements of fantasy and thriller, delivered with the heightened attitude of New Queer Cinema auteur Gregg Araki.

May 21, 2021

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

It's a memorable feature debut.

Rated: 3/4

May 20, 2021

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Peter Sobczynski

RogerEbert.com

It moves with a confidence and style that keeps you hooked throughout, even during the scenes when you might ordinarily be cringing for any number of reasons.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 18, 2021

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

In the end, Sequin… feels like a hopeful film that promises a better world for queer dating, online and off, as it is flooded with a new generation unburdened by the stigma or rage that drive obsession.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 10, 2024

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Nadine Whitney

The Curb

Sequin in a Blue Room is a stimulating and well executed film that delivers by creating a believable contemporary tale about what it is to be young and finding yourself in the digital age.

Sep 16, 2024

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Cris Kennedy

The Canberra Times (Australia)

Samuel Van Grinsven is a talent to watch out for and Sequin in a Blue Room will sit alongside films like Head On and Holding The Man for its evolution of queer representation onscreen.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 12, 2022

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Ty N

Though more than a few scenes were cringeworthy, the story is thoughtfully written. Conor Leach has a confidence and natural talent that carry the story over a complex arc that achieves a difficult soft landing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/24

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Roman A

Touching and raw coming of age film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/04/24

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Audience Member

Bold and original. Well-acted, sexy.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

Original, exciting and touching .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Synopsis

A teenager tries to track down a man he met at an anonymous sex party.

Director: Samuel Van Grinsven
Producer: Sophie Hattch
Screenwriter: Jory Anast
Production Co: Australian Film Television and Radio School
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Australian English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 26, 2021
Runtime: 1h 20m

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