Synopsis
Thirteen-year-old Rémi and Léo are best friends, spending as much of their summer as possible with each other. But when the two boys start high school, their genuine and intense closeness is suddenly questioned and ridiculed by their peers. Léo starts to distance himself from his friend, leading to tragedy. The second film from Lukas Dhont (Girl) is unforgettably heart-breaking.
Festival & Awards
Cannes Film Festival 2022 – Winner, Grand Prix
Sydney Film Festival 2022 – Winner, Best Film
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2022
BFI London Film Festival 2022
Tallin Black Nights Film Festival 2022
Quotes
“★ ★ ★ ★ ★ … tear-jerkingly sweet and tender … this is an exceptional film.” – Nicholas Barbier, BBC.com, Cannes Film Festival 2022
“★ ★ ★ ★ ★ … features terrific performances from youthful leads Eden Dambrine and Gustav De Waele …” – Tara Brady, The Irish Times, Cannes Film Festival 2022
Film Info
104 mins | Belgium, Netherlands, France | 2022 | 15A
Director:
Lukas Dhont
Cast:
Eden Dambrine, Gustav De Waele, Emilie Dequenne