Un invincible été

A sixteen year old boy , alone, home . His decision to lost his virginity. Datting app , an interesting profile of 24 year old guy , their talk near pool of summer house. But their pleasure is perturbed by a phone call.

At first sight, familiar recipe of french films about teenager in summer vacantion, between boredome and adventure.

In fact, nice game of nuances and fair crafted story about a sort of Bovarism, responsability, the apparences and real life .

Interesting cinematography, smart construction of tension. And , off course, some very familiar scenes . Not last, a film about ages. In short , seductive.

This Belgian short film focuses on a gay teenager looking for his first sexual experience through a dating application. Things do not go as planned, but that's life. The character of Clement (16), both innocent and bold, is well written and performed. His excitement mixed with anxiety, before meeting Naël (25), is realistic. I was less convinced by the role of Naël, which lacks substance. He behaves frivolously and is not very credible when he tries to be more protective. Otherwise, I appreciated the summer atmosphere and Clement's kindness towards his elderly neighbor, whom he cares for. All in all, I would say that the story is pleasant to watch, without being exceptional.