August 27 – September 02, 2012

Weekly Digest of articles, Week of August August 27 – September 02, polarimagazine.com

“This week: Queer History, Karin Park, Tale of Homophobia, Etta Bond x Riley, North Sea Texas.”

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Belgium: 96 min • Indeed Films • DVD • August 6, 2012

Polari‘s reviewer Michael Langan is charmed by the coming-of-age story North Sea Texas, and impressed by the assuredness of its young lead, Jelle Florizoone.

“North Sea Texas emphasizes the universality of love amidst the specificities of gay experience. Many of the same longings, desires, anxieties and disappointments that you might find in any teen-romance movie are explored here, while not compromising on depictions of gay teenage sexuality.”

Competition Winners

For Peccadillo Pictures’ North Sea Texas on DVD.

A Film of Firsts

In an interview of many laughs with the director, producer and star of North Sea Texas we talked about the difficulties of funding gay films and the creative process behind it.

“It’s a remarkable film made more remarkable by the fact that it was Jelle’s first role as an actor, first feature film for director Bavo, and first feature for Yves as producer.”

Pick of the Day: 1 April.

Pick of BFI London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, 1 April. North Sea Texas, a beautiful coming of age tale and The Green, a story about a teacher accused of sexual assault.

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Belgium: 96 min • Indeed Films • 2011

Polari‘s reviewer Michael Langan is charmed by the coming-of-age story North Sea Texas.

“Jelle Floorizoone’s performance as Pim is restrained and assured, and he is the film’s palpitating heart.”