Reviews
A curated collection of coming-of-age film reviews focusing on the transitional period of youth. Discover thoughtful critiques that prioritize emotional impact, empathy, and the fragile beauty of growing up on screen. We celebrate young artistic talent and the timeless stories that bridge the gap between childhood and adulthood.
Dix et demi (2010)
"This is not a film about childhood, it's a film about a different kind of childhood" Daniel Grou: Director
The Giants (Les Géants) (2011)
The Giants is a simple, yet stunningly gorgeous film, in both story and visuals. The acting, directing, cinematography and storyline all combine to make this a film which is highly recommended to all.
The Confession (2010)
Do we always make the right choices? That’s what you will keep wondering when you see the 2010 British short film "The Confession".
The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet (2013)
The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet is a film that can be enjoyed on many different levels: serious or playful, full of meaning or meaningless – yet at all-times entertaining.
Age of Summerhood (2013)
Summerhood is a Coming-of-Age story filled with humor and anecdotes, but also a lot of insights about girls, love, friendship and life per se.
A Shine of Rainbows (2009)
If you are looking for a good family film for some Sunday afternoon - A Shine of Rainbows is a good pick. The film's focus is on human nature and spatiality, and its value lays in the moral lessons and the messages it transmits to its viewers.
The Crush (2010)
The Crush evokes suspense, raises tension, shocks and/or makes one smile.
My Sweet Orange Tree (2012)
My Sweet Orange Tree is a masterpiece, a gem to be discovered and cherished. A must see!
Hazel (2012)
Flamboyant, quirky, funny, provoking and original – all of these describe this 2012 short film from Switzerland.
Hochhaus (2006)
A grim portrayal of a 12-year-old boy growing up in an urban jungle in Germany.
The Jungle Book (2016)
Neel Sethi as Mowgli stands out in this Disney 2016 remake of the classic flim.
The Newcomers (2000)
A bullied boy's family moves from Boston to Vermont in search of a calmer, more wholesome life.