A fresh entry into a well-trodden genre.
Tag: Coming Of Age Genre
Funny Pages review – a comical and refreshingly grimy coming-of-age debut
A coming-of-age film with a twist, produced by the Safdie Brothers.
Licorice Pizza review – enchanting ode to the naivety of youth
The thrice-Oscar nominated film from Paul Thomas Anderson releases on demand next month.
Turning Red review – a funny and dazzlingly animated coming-of-age story
A beautifully, emotional film that makes one girl’s experience a universal one.
Yuni review – coming-of-age drama is wonderfully honest
Indonesian gender roles cast a long shadow over this sensitive film.
Shiva Baby review – a painfully hilarious yet tender coming-of-age stress fest
Shiva Baby may be heart attack-inducing, yet it’s also surprisingly sweet.
BFI Flare 2021: Sweetheart review – a charming if predictable coming-of-age story
A socially awkward teenager experiences love and heartache for the first time while on a family holiday.
Raya and The Last Dragon review – Southeast Asian adventure with a powerful message
A stunning and compelling story of adventure from Disney studios.
Rocks review – a love letter to teenage girls’ resilience
This beautiful film is an absolute must-see.
“Teenage girls are conditioned to not see their bodies as their own” says YES, GOD, YES director Karen Maine
We speak with writer-director Karen Maine about her feature debut.