Classic Movies

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Old Yeller (1957)

Old Yeller is a classic example of a Disney family oriented animal adventure story, with the potential to appeal to both young and adult audiences alike.

Nene (1977)

Nenè genuinely portrays the voyage  of a seven-year-old boy and his 14-year-old cousin, from childhood to adulthood.

Keby som mal pusku (1972)

Keby Som Mal Pusku provides an intriguing look at war and at everyday life during World War II in Slovenia  -- from a child's perspective.

Drenge (1977)

Drenge is a somewhat confusing Danish film by Director Nils Malmros.

Melody (1971)

Melody is a charming, joyful film with a simple, yet beautiful and captivating, Coming-of-Age story. Highly recommended for all ages.

Cuore di mamma (1969)

Cuore di mamma is an Italian period film (1960s) which attempts to show the influence media has on children.

Bezhin Meadow (1937)

This Russian silent short film portrays a symbolic struggle between a boy of the new Russia and his evil father of the old one. A classic Coming-of-Age tale.

Forbidden Games (1952)

One of the best anti-war films I have ever seen, Forbidden Games, which features the stunning debuts of its two young protagonists, is highly recommended.

A Swarm in May (1983)

Fans of the British cinema, connoisseurs of the Coming-of-Age genre and people fond of music (and treble music in particular) are likely to enjoy watching this movie.

This Special Friendship (1964)

This Special Friendship is a film that will stay in your mind long after it has concluded. Some might find it controversial or even wrong. But if you look deep into what this film is about, and what it says, its themes are very prevalent even 50 years later in today's society.

Shoeshine (1946)

"Shoeshine" is a classic of the Coming-of-Age genre of film. Released in 1946 and set in post WWII Italy, its the story of two boys, best friends who earn money by shining the shoes of the American soldiers who occupy the city of Rome. Shoeshine is a touching, emotional and poignant film by the renowned director, Vittorio De Sica.