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Aftersun
Why this pick
A tender, quietly shattering coming-of-age memory piece, using small gestures and close observation to explore love, distance, and what remains unspoken.
A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
MOVIE2022 1h 45m NLD
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Two 13-year-old boys have always been incredibly close but they are drift apart after their relationship is questioned by schoolmates. When tragedy strikes, one is forced to confront why he distanced himself from his closest friend.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Eden Dambrine
Léo
Gustav De Waele
Rémi
Léa Drucker
Nathalie
Émilie Dequenne
Sophie