directed by René Eller
Our century is full of surprises and mysteries. It’s also full of very specific kind of love and affection. We’re living in the world where sex is just a game two (or more) people play until they get bored and find new “players”. Love and sex have never been the same thing, but these days, they seem to be even further away from one another. And this film presents the future of this topic. We get eight teenagers from a Belgian-Dutch border village, who decide to spice their free time up and play with their sexuality. At first those are kisses and touching, then having a group sex, to finish with prostitution and selling their own bodies. And more, but I shouldn’t be telling you that. Anyway, the film isn’t a masterpiece, in my opinion, but I’d like to recommend it because of the way it presents this topic. The story is told by four different characters from four different perspectives. You may feel numerous emotions, but in the end, the film makes you feel disappointed and scared. Is this really how young people perceive intimacy? Does it even exist in their dictionary? Or screwing their friends is a new trend? The more you screw, the more popular you become. When I was younger, we were collecting cards. Now, they collect sex partners before even turning 18. Except that, they start treating other people like their toys. Obviously, not all young people are like this. At least I hope so. But I think this production is an interesting point the director is trying to make (and also the author of the book this film is based on, Elvis Peeters). Perhaps it would be good to focus on teaching our children a bit more respect towards others and not just letting them be. Despite being a rather liberal person, I felt uncomfortable watching this film.
My rating: 6/10
S.
I have nothing to watch 