European Cinema

A Coming-of-Age story that is both set and produced in Georgia and Abkhazia, The Other Bank has enough appealing elements to provide a satisfying movie viewing experience.   

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

Zmory (Nightmares) is one of the classic Coming-of-Age titles from Poland that has earned popularity internationally. Recommended to fans of European cinema and the Coming-of-Age genre.

The French film, Les Choristes, is at times sad, even violent, but it always conveys to the viewer a wonderful feeling of hope.

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

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

Based on the autobiographical novel of the same name, Die Reise is an atypical Coming-of-Age film by Markus Imhoof.

Renaat Coppens's short film Gabriel impresses with its beautiful cinematography. Highly recommended!

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.

Set in the middle ages, this film tells the story of 14-year-old Tomas (Brano Holícek) who possesses a unique ability: he is able to understand the language of animals and birds.