Young Hearts

Berlinale Generation 2024
Special Mention
Grand Prix
Cannes Cinéphiles 2024

Young Hearts

A Film by Anthony Schatteman

2024 - Belgium/Netherlands - Drama - 97 min.

with Lou Goossens , Marius De Saeger & Geert Van Rampelberg

Language: Flemish

Elias (13) 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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Berlinale Generation 2024
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Grand Prix
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