Young Hearts
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Young Hearts

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Young Hearts

Young Hearts

Original title: Junge Herzen
Mon
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Mon 18 Nov 3:00 PM

ACMI Cinema 2
Wheelchair
Quiet Space
Allocated Seating
Unclassified 15+
97 Mins | Belgium | Netherlands

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MELBOURNE PREMIERE

For families frustrated by the Australian federal government’s backflipping on protecting queer kids from being removed from schools on the basis of their sexual or gender identity, seek solace in the sweet-hearted debut feature from Belgian filmmaker Anthony Schatteman. It follows the tentative first steps out of the closet of 14-year-old Elias (Lou Goossens) as he falls head over heels for handsome new neighbour Alexander (Marius De Saeger) despite technically still dating girlfriend Valerie (Sara Rogiers). Garnering a special mention in the Berlinale’s youth-focused Generation Kplus competition and nominated for a Teddy Award, this gently unfurling romance was co-written by Close director Lukas Dhont but won’t leave you emotionally ruined. Instead, it offers a metaphorical hug for the soul with a hint of Heartstopper.
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ACMI Cinema 2

Federation Square, Flinders Street Melbourne, Victoria, 3000