Queer Cinema: Young Hearts

As the weather gets colder and the holidays approach, what better way to spend time than watching a sweet, heartwarming queer film with your chosen family? For this edition of Queer Cinema, we’ve decided to showcase a preview of the coming-of-age film Young Hearts . This touching film by Belgian director Anthony Schatteman explores the overwhelming and confusing nature of first love.

14-year-old Elias grows up in a loving family in a quiet Belgian village. His father is a well-known schlager singer, Elias has many friends and a girlfriend named Valerie. But when he befriends his new neighbor, Elias’ world is turned upside down. He feels drawn to the cool and free-spirited Alexander. Elias realizes that he is truly in love for the first time, but he doesn’t want to be ‘different’. His inner struggle and blossoming feelings take him through a whirlwind of emotions. Will Elias have the courage to be himself and embrace his feelings of love?