YOUNG HEART

Status Finished

Written and directed by Anthony Schatteman

With Lou Goossens, Marius De Saeger, Geert Van Rampelberg, Emilie De Roo, Dirk Van Dijck

Genre Family Drama

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.

Produced by Polar Bear (BE/FL)

Co-produced by Kwassa Films, Family Affair (NL)

With the support of Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF) of the government of Flanders, Screeen Flanders, Ketnet, BeTv, Sabam for culture, Tax Shelter of the Belgian government via Mohow!, Netherlands Film Production Incentive

Distribution BENELUX Kinepolis Films Distribution

International Sales Films Boutique

Selections Generation K+ Berlinale International Film Festival 2024 (DE), Kristiansand International Children’s film Festival (NO), Pink Apple (CH), Schwule Filmwoche Freiburg (DE), Cannes Ecrans Juniors 2024 (FR), Seattle International Film Festival (US)

Awards Crystal Bear Special Mention at the Berlinale Generation K+, Public Award at Schwule Filmwoche Freiburg 2024, Grand prix at Cannes Ecrans Juniors 2024, Jury special mention at SIFF – New director competition 2024