It Felt Like Love 2013
Eliza Hittman's *It Felt Like Love* (2013) immerses viewers in a sweltering South Brooklyn summer where 14-year-old Lila navigates the awkward gap between childhood and adolescence.
Director: Eliza Hittman
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is *It Felt Like Love* (2013) about?
*It Felt Like Love* follows 14-year-old Lila, who spends a restless summer in South Brooklyn playing sidekick to her flirtatious best friend. Frustrated by her own inexperience, she sets out to claim her first sexual experience with an older, troubled local, Sammy. The film captures her journey through curiosity, obsession, and the awkwardness of growing up.
Who directed *It Felt Like Love*?
*It Felt Like Love* was directed by Eliza Hittman, whose nuanced storytelling highlights the emotional complexities of adolescence.
Who stars in *It Felt Like Love*?
The film stars Gina Piersanti as Lila, Ronen Rubinstein as Sammy, and Jesse Cordasco, with supporting roles from Giovanna Salimeni, Andrew McCord, and Case Prime.
Is *It Felt Like Love* (2013) worth watching?
*It Felt Like Love* is a gripping drama that dives into unfiltered teen emotions with remarkable authenticity. While not a mainstream crowd-pleaser, its realistic portrayal and strong performances make it compelling for viewers who appreciate character-driven films about growing up.
How long is *It Felt Like Love*?
*It Felt Like Love* runs for 82 minutes, a tight runtime that enhances its intense, immersive atmosphere.
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About It Felt Like Love (2013) — A Poetic Study of Teen Longing and First Love
Eliza Hittman's *It Felt Like Love* (2013) immerses viewers in a sweltering South Brooklyn summer where 14-year-old Lila navigates the awkward gap between childhood and adolescence. As she shadows her alluring best friend Chiara and watches her friend's boyfriend Patrick, Lila grows restless for her own sexual awakening. Determined to shed her third-wheel status, she sets her sights on Sammy, an older, rough-around-the-edges local whose reputation precedes him. What unfolds is a raw, intimate portrait of longing and self-discovery, where the line between curiosity and obsession blurs under the suffocating heat and neon-lit streets.
Hittman's deliberate pacing and naturalistic performances—particularly Gina Piersanti as the wide-eyed Lila—capture the fumbling awkwardness of first infatuation. The film explores themes of loneliness, peer pressure, and the often messy pursuit of identity, all wrapped in the gritty realism of a working-class neighborhood where dreams and disillusionment collide. *It Felt Like Love* isn't just a coming-of-age story; it's a haunting snapshot of a moment in time when nothing feels certain.