L'effet Vénus

I really liked the atmosphere, the lighting, the grainy aesthetics, the nature, the locations, the cultural activities and especially the acting. I possibly wept a tear or two.

It was also fun to see my hometown in an indie-like film.

You know what? Correct me if I am wrong by saying that those European girls are performing way more smoother and better than those exaggerating, unnatural hollywood actors, who maybe very famous or what ...

I found this film by looking for something not so heavy, but preferrably with a queer theme. Such films are terribly hard to come by, yet I found this gem, which now is my new favourite of its genre.

This is a sweet story about falling in love and growing up surrounded by beautiful nature and lush fruit gardens. It can't get better than this, I feel even the colour scheme was chosen for the wlw audience in mind. The cast feels real, the acting feels genuine, and all I want is to have a happy ending for the stunningly human leading ladies. I gave this film 9 stars, and the only reason for dropping yhat lne star was that the film ended before I was ready to let go. I want more of this.

The Venus Effect is a beautifully understated Danish drama that quietly explores the messiness of love, family, and self-discovery. Directed by Anna Emma Haudal, the film strikes a delicate balance between emotional honesty and subtle humor, making it both heartfelt and refreshingly authentic.

The story follows Liv, a young woman navigating the awkward terrain of first love and the changing dynamics within her rural family. Josephine Park delivers a compelling performance as Liv, capturing the vulnerability, confusion, and quiet strength of a character caught between expectations and desire. The chemistry between the cast feels natural, and the film's cinematography captures the Danish countryside with a poetic lens that adds depth to the unfolding story.

What sets The Venus Effect apart is its refusal to sensationalize. Instead, it leans into the quiet moments-the stolen glances, the unspoken tensions, the everyday gestures that speak volumes. It's a slow burn, but one that rewards patient viewers with a rich emotional payoff.

This is a film that doesn't offer easy answers, but it does offer a comforting sense of realism. It's a gentle reminder that life, like love, is rarely perfect-but it's in the imperfections that the real beauty lies.