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

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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

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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

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

Stupendously well-told. [Full review in Spanish]

Oct 25, 2024

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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

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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

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Anthony Schatteman

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Lou Goossens

Elias

Marius De Saeger

Alexander

Geert van Rampelberg

Luk

Emilie De Roo

Nathalie

Dirk Van Dijck

Fred

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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
Production Co: Kwassa Films, Polar Bear
Genre: Drama, Kids & Family, LGBTQ+, Romance
Original Language: Dutch
Runtime: 1h 37m