Beira-Mar; ou l'âge des premières fois

A soft tale of rite of passage for two boys. The story unfolds in an undramatic way. Nothing more than the absolutely necessary is explained. The acting is superb, awkwardness, confusion, fragility and desire all perfectly depicted on the actors' faces.

I was delighted to discover this gem of a film. Outstanding, naturalistic performances and relatable characters. I found myself completely engaged from the very beginning of this film. Excellent casting and direction of two quality lead performances. Highly recommend this film!

This is a pleasantly developed story, well acted and directed. The two themes interweave - coming to see a bullying father for what he is, and using the character of a gay friend to help Martin, who is the victim of his own father's anger, arrive at freedom and self-assurance. This is one gay character who is not angst ridden, but comfortable in his own life and consequently able to be a guide and support. The final sequence shows self-doubt being finally overcome. This is not an action movie, but a story of psychological development. It is of the utmost importance when watching this film to read the subtitles carefully. The film is slow in parts because these are teenagers given time to say things they find it hard to express. There is a lot of time given to plucking up courage. A good film, and I enjoyed it.

"Seashore" is not a film that rushes its audience; instead, it unfolds with the quiet rhythm of the waves, a slow and delicate exploration of connection and self-discovery. The film's strength lies in its nuanced performances, particularly from its two leads, whose chemistry is both subtle and deeply affecting. The actor portraying Tomaz is especially captivating. There's a captivating authenticity to his portrayal, a naturalness that draws you into his internal world. His performance is a quiet triumph, filled with understated emotion that lingers long after the credits roll. It's a performance that invites you to lean in and truly observe, rewarding your attention with layers of unspoken feeling. "Seashore" is a film for those who appreciate the beauty of subtlety, the power of quiet moments, and the profound impact of human connection. It's a gentle tide that washes over you, leaving a lasting impression of warmth and introspection.

Well, this film was about...uhm, what was it about? Nothing happened - and I mean NOTHING! It was about nothing. This was like watching someone's home videos. It is a very quiet film and very weirdly photographed. There's no chemistry between the actors. I wanted to hit the forward button to get the movie to move along, or just go somewhere! I wondered why some scenes ended up in the film instead of the editing room floor. This...was...so...slow...moving...

Yawn!