GENESIS is a poignant film by Canadian director Philippe Lesage that delves into the emotional depths of youth and explores the first loves of three teenagers. In a world where conformity is often demanded, these teenagers choose instead to fight for their love and freedom. Guillaume, a student at a boys' boarding school, experiences a bittersweet awakening of his sexuality and feelings for his best friend Nicolas, leading to an awkward social rejection. His sister Charlotte, on the other hand, experiences her own romantic turmoil; she loses faith in love when her boyfriend proposes an open relationship, and later finds herself in unfulfilling relationships. These experiences reflect the often harsh reality of the search for love and acceptance. In GENESIS, the complexity of young love relationships is portrayed with a careful balance of humor and seriousness. Lesage's style is characterized by deep human understanding and an eye for the hidden depths of his characters, making GENESIS an intense and thought-provoking work. In GENESIS, Philippe Lesage skillfully captures the emotional depth of his youthful characters. The film is characterized by the depiction of the complexity of their first love relationships and growing up. Guillaume and Charlotte experience both social pressures and personal insights. Lesage's blend of visual storytelling and profound dialog inspires reflection on love and the challenges of growing up.
Drama, Romance
2h 10min
16
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The passion of three teenagers struggling in the current of their first love as they find their way to freedom.
GENESIS is a poignant film by Canadian director Philippe Lesage that delves into the emotional depths of youth and explores the first loves of three teenagers. In a world where conformity is often demanded, these teenagers choose instead to fight for their love and freedom.
Guillaume, a student at a boys' boarding school, experiences a bittersweet awakening of his sexuality and feelings for his best friend Nicolas, leading to an awkward social rejection. His sister Charlotte, on the other hand, experiences her own romantic turmoil; she loses faith in love when her boyfriend proposes an open relationship, and later finds herself in unfulfilling relationships. These experiences reflect the often harsh reality of the search for love and acceptance.
In GENESIS, the complexity of young love relationships is portrayed with a careful balance of humor and seriousness. Lesage's style is characterized by deep human understanding and an eye for the hidden depths of his characters, making GENESIS an intense and thought-provoking work.
In GENESIS, Philippe Lesage skillfully captures the emotional depth of his youthful characters. The film is characterized by the depiction of the complexity of their first love relationships and growing up. Guillaume and Charlotte experience both social pressures and personal insights. Lesage's blend of visual storytelling and profound dialog inspires reflection on love and the challenges of growing up.