Classic Movies
Come and See (1985)
In Come and See, Director Elem Klimov has created a masterpiece comparable to the 1962 acclaimed film by Andrey Tarkovsky, Ivan's Childhood. The excessive violence in the film makes it unsuitable for young viewers, but it is by far one of the most powerful Coming-of-Age dramas I have ever seen.
Incompreso (1966)
A widowed father, saddened by the loss of his beloved wife, tries to deal with his grief while taking care of his job and two young sons. Directed by Luigi Comencini, Incompreso's story of acceptance and understanding allows the audience a glimpse into the soul of a child.
Elvis! Elvis! (1976)
"Elvis! Elvis!" is done in almost a documentary fashion and shows us the world as seen and experienced by six-year-old Elvis Karlsson (Lele Dorazio). It will be especially appreciated by an audience that has already passed through the coming of age process and is able to recognize its trials and tribulations in the cinematic portrayal of the daily life of a young Swedish boy.
Czarne Stopy (1987)
Czarne Stopy presents to the viewer a different picture of youthful reality - one that some of us remember with nostalgia and which others, surrounded by computers and video games, do not know at all. This is Polish cinema for young audiences at its best!
Cinema Paradiso (1988)
Cinema Paradiso is an all around great film that works on many levels and is a cornerstone coming-of-age film that can show many others how it should be done. It is a film you should see.
The Stone Boy (1984)
The Stone Boy is an American drama that deals with the sensitive subject of grief. It's not a story that younger viewers are likely to engage with and may prove boring even for the hardcore coming of age fan.
Gli Ultimi angeli (1979)
Marco is an eleven-year-old boy who lives with his dad in a remote country house. His quiet life is thrown into total upheaval when a scheme to gain more attention and affection from his divorced parents backfires, sending him and a new friend on an adventure of a lifetime.
The Sound of Music (1965)
The Sound of Music is a classic musical film. Indeed, many think it’s the best movie musical ever made. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the film’s release in 1965. In 1966, the film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards (Oscars), winning five – including Best Picture.
The Boy Cried Murder (1966)
Children often make up stories to gain attention. Sometimes, if they do it too much, they are eventually ignored. But when this happens to one small boy, he gets into big trouble. Will anyone be there to help him?
Almost Angels (1962)
Almost Angels is one of the the best films ever produced by Disney and it's a prime example of a family flick filled with values and inspiration. Highly recommended to any young singer and to anyone else who enjoys choir music.
Yo ho ho (1981)
Pirates, Indians and adventures …and a 10-year-old boy who finds inspiration and hope in the tale an actor creates for him. Yo ho ho is filled with fantasy and humor and is equally interesting for children and adults.
Child’s Play (1980)
Child's Play or An American Short Story is a short film released in the United States in 1980. The atmosphere of the film can easily be compared with some of the earliest adaptations of the books of Stephen King while, at the same time, the story is told in a manner not much different than one would expect to find in the tales of Hans Christian Anderson.