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.
Paul Verhoeven`s Teenagers (2009)
Teenagers revolves around the teenage experiences of Lucas and his acquaintances.
Die Reise (1986)
Based on the autobiographical novel of the same name, Die Reise is an atypical Coming-of-Age film by Markus Imhoof.
TIME – Tropfest Australia 2013 Finalist
Time is a short film that is a finalist in this year's Tropfest in Australia.
Isdraken (2012)
Isdraken is a Swedish film in the youth adventure genre. The action is fast paced, which will appeal to young audiences, but also has many hidden meanings and metaphors for the older viewer.
Late Bloomer (2004)
Late Bloomer is an hysterical and offbeat short from accomplished director Craig Macneill.
The King of Ping Pong (2008)
The King of Ping Pong is a Swedish, Coming-of-Age film with decent acting, but with a slow paced, confusing plot.
Henley (2011)
Henley is a short film with a twisted story -- shocking and provoking and soon to be made into a full-length feature film.
Siemiany (2009)
Sexual awakening, friendship, peer pressure, first love and disappointments are a few of the issues addressed in Siemiany, a short film which is a co-production of Poland and Belgium.
Gabriel (1999)
Renaat Coppens's short film Gabriel impresses with its beautiful cinematography. Highly recommended!
CHARLIE 13
Charlie 13 is part of the FutureStates TV series featuring various filmmakers' visions of what American society will look like in the future.