Directed by:
Anthony SchattemanScreenplay:
Anthony SchattemanCinematography:
Pieter Van CampeComposer:
Ruben De GheselleCast:
Lou Goossens, Marius De Saeger, Geert Van Rampelberg, Dirk Van Dijck, Wim Opbrouck, Emilie De Roo, Bert Dobbelaere, Florence Hebbelynck, Saar RogiersPlots(1)
In the middle of the school year, 14-year-old Elias meets his new neighbour Alexander, a boy from Brussels who seems self-confident and headstrong. The two quickly hit it off. Alexander asks Elias if he has a girlfriend – and reveals without hesitation that he’s into boys himself. Elias enjoys spending time with Alexander but keeps his burgeoning feelings to himself. Afraid of the reactions of those around him, he becomes entangled in a web of lies until he no longer knows how to extricate himself apart from to push Alexander away. Elias feels completely alone. However, after a heartfelt conversation with his grandfather about how much he loved his deceased wife, Elias realises that love is too precious to let it slip away. He has to find a way to win Alexander back... (Berlinale)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 2024 - Anthony Schatteman (Special Mention (Kplus))
Zlín Film Festival
- 2024 - Anthony Schatteman (Golden Slipper - Feature Film for Juniors)
- 2024 - Anthony Schatteman (Golden Apple – The City of Zlín Audience Award for Best Feature Film for Childrens and Youth)