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New York Daily News (Jim Farber):
“In capturing these passions so tenderly, Kerbosch's movie joins John Boorman's HOPE AND GLORY and Louis Malle's AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS as striking remembrances of growing up in war.”
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Bay Area Reporter (Robert Julian):
“It's a subtle, idyllic, richly photographed memoir of adolescent love. (...) Kerbosch's lush visual imagery is reminiscent of David Lean. (...) It's simply impossible to imagine any American director (with the possible exception of Gus van Sant) bringing this story to the screen with such honesty.”
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San Francisco Chronicle :
“Beautifully acted and gorgeously filmed.”
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New York Times (Stephen Holden):
“FOR A LOST SOLDIER takes up the most delicate of subjects, a romantic relationship between a grown-up and a child, and invests it with an aching tenderness. (...) One of the strengths of the film is its refusal to load the story with contemporary psychological and social baggage. There is no mention of homosexuality. Nor is there any accusation of child abuse. Although Jeroen is shattered by Walt's departure, the film assigns no blame and assesses no damages. As the central couple, Mr. Smit and Mr. Kelley give appealing, low-key performances that remain in smooth emotional sync. The affection that flows between them is all the more touching for its being almost entirely unspoken.”
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FOR A LOST SOLDIER was screened at festivals worldwide.
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Winner Best Film Turin Gay Film Festival
Audience Prize Turin Gay Film Festival
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