A teenage boy's search for love finds him fixated on the boy next door.
Drawing affecting performances from a fledgling cast, Defurne’s film is a poignant snapshot of square-peg adolescent desire, vibrantly set against a colourful backdrop.
Tender and touching, this gay coming-of-ages story is underpinned by a terrific, subtle turn from newcomer Florizoone.
It’s a film of supple visual flair and delicately acted appeal: Florizoone in particular is the bee’s knees.
North Sea Texas looks beautiful, is acted brilliantly, but it's hard to get a hold on when Pim's drifting by in a dream world.
Brilliant, affecting filmmaking. A beautiful love story.
A delicate little heartwarmer of a film.
An understated film, strong on mood, a bit reminiscent of Shelagh Delaney's A Taste of Honey.
Sensitive performances fail to make this predictable coming of age story engaging.
What distinguishes North Sea Texas, though, is the rich, dreamy visual style that successfully turns the otherwise drab 1960s Belgian setting into the kind of mythic landscape that introverted teenagers fantasise about escaping into.
Notable performances from the youngsters, but dreary overall.
Bavo Defurne, Eva Van Der Gucht, Yves Verbraeken and Jelle Florizoone
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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