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Young Hearts

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Elias (14) feels attracted to his new neighbour Alexander (14). Soon he realizes that he's truly in love for the first time. The interactions with his friends and family bring 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.
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David Rooney The Hollywood Reporter ... A film whose queer positivity should be a balm to LGBTQ kids wrestling with their sexuality as well as to parents struggling with acceptance. Jun 21, 2024 Full Review Frank J. Avella The Contending Belgian helmer Anthony Schatteman perfectly captures the excitement, confusion and desire felt by post-adolescents struggling to come to terms with their sexual orientation in a world that still sees same-sex love as alien and taboo in Young Hearts. Rated: A- Dec 19, 2024 Full Review Stephen A. Russell Orion's Shoulder (Substack) It’s the kind of film that would have transformed my life way back when, much like Heartstopper is now. Nov 12, 2024 Full Review Erick Estrada Cinegarage Stupendously well-told. [Full review in Spanish] Oct 25, 2024 Full Review Hayley Croke Loud and Clear Reviews Fear and the fear of rejection in all forms holds so many people back from being happy. This film is about combatting that fear in order to bask in the joy of being known. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 20, 2024 Full Review Alex Heeney Seventh Row Anthony Schatteman’s warm and lovely debut feature, Young Hearts, is a rare coming-out and coming-of-age film about characters as young as fourteen who also never need to put labels on their sexuality even while “coming out” to friends and family. Mar 22, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Elias (14) feels attracted to his new neighbour Alexander (14). Soon he realizes that he's truly in love for the first time. The interactions with his friends and family bring 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.
Director
Anthony Schatteman
Producer
Xavier Rombaut
Screenwriter
Lukas Dhont, Anthony Schatteman
Distributor
Strand Releasing
Production Co
Kwassa Films, Polar Bear
Genre
Drama, Kids & Family, LGBTQ+, Romance
Original Language
Dutch
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 14, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 37m