Do you remember the awkwardness, insecurity and emotions of being 13? Bo Burnham’s stunning directorial debut Eighth Grade, is here to remind you of early adolescence in all its awkward interaction, tentative steps and humour. Providing a truly remarkable film that captures the emotions, turmoil and development of being 13 in a fresh and natural …
Mid 90s is a beautiful exploration of early adolescence, encapsulating the fear, joy and naivety of early adult experiences with an unvarnished brush. The interface between peer groups and family is delivered with sincerity and dynamism with a visual aesthetic that encapsulates 1990s youth culture.
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Giant Little Ones has moments of true creativity in its modern reflection of sexuality and family, but never quite manages to seize its ingenuity in soaring above similar high school films.
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Alexandre Moratto’s debut feature is a stunning and deeply emotional portrayal of a young mans journey through bereavement, isolation and family breakdown. Produced by the Quero Institute in Brazil with support from UNICEF, Socrates empowers at risk young people as producers, co-writers and actors. This input from young people gives Socrates a realism and natural …
Inspired by the real life story of Nora Monsecour. Lucas Dhont brings us a beautiful coming of age debut feature, exploring the emotional and physical complexity of transitioning gender for young people. Starting at one of the most prestigious dance schools in Belgium, Lara (Victor Polster) not only contends with the tough training of the …
Coming of age stories have existed in filmmaking for decades, they offer us a window into the complexity, joy, frustration and urgency of our early experiences. Often reflecting back to us the intense feelings and powerful experiences we have on our journey to adult life. These films play with our notions of childhood innocence versus …
Old Boys is a charming and fresh take on Rostand’s Cyrano, playing beautifully with representations of masculinity, freedom and societal expectations. This is a film with deep underlying messages, coated in humour and warmth. Click for more
This is a film of hope over adversity that is warm, endearing and challenging. It’s sense of place, time and culture are beautifully constructed and delivered. A remarkable true story that is brought to the big screen with care and love. Click for more
It has been 8 years since Joe Cornish released Attack the Block and his return to our cinema screens was more than worth the wait. The Kid Who Would Be King is intelligent, witty and engaging. A fantasy adventure for our time, in a world where many young people feel let down by generations who …