Francis Lee & Alec Secareanu - God's Own Country Exclusive Interview

Stefan Pape from HeyUGuys interviews writer / director Francis Lee & actor Alec Secareanu for their movie God's Own Country.

The interview took place in Alec's native Romania at the 2017 Transylvanian Film Festival.

Plot: Spring. Yorkshire. Young farmer Johnny Saxby numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking and casual sex, until the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker for lambing season ignites an intense relationship that sets Johnny on a new path.

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[mienigma]

I hope Alec does more films. He was great in this film.

[chicodepuertorico]

I never thought I would ever crush so hard on an actor. It’s never happened to me. I saw this man, Alec Secareanu in Gods own country, and fell in love with him and his performance.

[Knappa]

Alec was just perfect casting for this. Not only his remarkable acting skills - he has a kind face, warm brown eyes, and a soothing voice.
I think the physical difference between him and Josh portrays the personality difference so well.

[pukakeneki]

Alec is so shy, he looks very reserved but is so bright when talking, I Love his eyes so much. Im attracted to him.

[SofiaFP]

What a beautiful film and performances. Not a false note. I cried like a baby.

[shenandoahludlow]

I love the way Alec looks to Francis for help on saying "one another." His "thank you" is so cute.

[bojack]

This movie is incredible. A rare, authentic jewel of a movie.

[godsowncountry]

What moved me the most was using "touching hands" expressing what could not be said openly . Father to son, son to father Georghe to Johnny. These are so remarkably powerfull scenes that make me cry everytime i rewatch the movie.

[DWN-ShadowMan]

I'm in love with Romanian guys now, gosh Alec 😍😍😍

[Cla_Disney]

This little gem is a masterpiece in so many ways, from the very talented actors to the breathtaking landscapes and the incredible genuinity of the love story and so much more. And thank God it has a happy ending for once which is not common in LGBT films unfortunately!

[DByers-cikr]

Alec's voice can melt metal. I didn't realize how warm & beautiful it is while watching the movie.

[davidconnor]

Masterpiece....absolutely. The most moving beautiful film in decades. Having also grown up in the farmland of the northern mountains...and being gay, i completely related to every scene, the cold, the dirt, the greyness, lambing of sheep...mucking out the cow sheds. I could sense every part of it, I know how freezing that tarn water was!!!...as Ive been there. Well done. Just brilliant. XXX

[ashmoon]

As an English learner I effing love, LOVE to see actors who don't fully know the language <333 people forget that not everyone knows English, and those who don't speak a second language really don't understand how and where a bilingual person struggles with it (and i love this man so much i may die)

[juliancoulden]

An extraordinarily beautiful film. And thank god a happy ending! You end the film on a high note! Full of optimism!

[GnZNiCoRobIN]

"We don't have any big stars in the film"

i can't imagine saying that with alec literally sitting there

[oliverelio]

Such a wonderful and moving film. Both Josh and Alec did a great job.

[humlocker]

I found this movie on netflix by mistake, Not expect what the subject matter was about, I thought it was another foreign movie, because it starts in rural country side it later became clear what it was. I give it 5 stars ! Great editing, acting, script, sex scenes, music

[wrightgregson]

Alec is so under rated in this film. He is the rock that anchors the story.

[shalom]

Alec’s performance in this film as a more mature confident guy is noteworthy as the character is quiet & tender. He has a good voice too! Josh shared his BIF award with Alec showed the beautiful collaboration they had was lovely to see. 👏🙌🎉

[jennybardoville]

Having just returned from Wales, with its stone walls and hundreds of sheep, this film caught my eye while flipping through Netflix, and boy oh boy, WHAT A FIND!
What a journey of love, trust and maturation, with a worthy ending and authenticity throughout.