The Belgian-Dutch feature film Young Hearts (2024), directed by Anthony Schatteman, is a coming-of-age drama about 14-year-old Elias (Lou Goossens) who falls in love for the first time with his new neighbor Alexander (Marius De Saeger). As Elias struggles with his burgeoning feelings, fear of reactions from those around him, and the support of his grandfather Fred (Dirk Van Dijck) and parents Luk (Geert Van Rampelberg) and Nathalie (Emilie De Roo), the film paints a picture of teenage love and self-acceptance. The story is set primarily in the idyllic East Flemish countryside around Wetteren and Lochristi—with recognizable locations such as the Prullenbos, Mariagaard school, and the Cederdreef—complemented by atmospheric nature scenes in Walloon Viroinval and historical touches in Ghent. Wetteren is the birthplace of director Anthony Schatteman.
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