Scandinavian films about coming of age are known for their special twists in the storyline. And they come in wide variety – from serious to cute and entreating but perhaps a little bit weird. Mirakel is a Danish film released in 2000, which falls into the second category. Mirakel has a nice cast, but a weird storyline. Read SkyKid’s full review about it.

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.

Have Dreams, Will Travel is an enjoyable coming of age tale. The viewer follows two young people, Benjamin and Cassie, and their adventures, as they cross several states on their escape to Baltimore.

Films are predominantly made for entertainment. However some, such as the Russian movie The Orphans (1977) — thanks to its intelligently composed narrative — lead its viewers to powerful conclusions about life.

Kisses, directed by Lance Daly, is a 2008 Irish film that was only recently released in the USA. Through the eyes of the film’s two young protagonists, we see what life in the suburban outskirts of Dublin can be like — when there is a lack of understanding from parents and peers and verbal and physical abuse are mundane.

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In the ten years since the film, Jet Boy, was released, interest in the film has continued very strong. Withstanding the test of time, the small independent Canadian production won its well-deserved place among the classics that shape the coming of age genre as a truly thought provoking, poignant drama.
Due to this immense interest in the film, we called Mr. Shultz and asked him if he would be willing to give an exclusive interview for the skykid.com. He agreed and this article contains his thoughts on the making of Jet Boy and the state of independent filmmaking in general.

Das Goldene Ding is a 1972 made for TV film, released in West Germany, which follows in much detail the Greek myth of Jason. It’s the retelling of the legend made popular by Jason and the Argonauts, using a new and unique approach to filmmaking and storytelling for its time. A “must see” for fans of the coming of age genre.

Zelimo is a coming of age film that tells the story of a young Jewish farm boy who embarks on a journey from Russia to America in search of a better life. The film, through flashbacks, looks at the boy’s haunted past as he seeks a new life in a new world.

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