Movies

Movie reviews that focus on the psychosocial development of a youth and often involves great conflict and transformation

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Introductions, Previews and Reviews of Treble Music with focus on choirs, boy sopranos, young singers and performers.

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Reviews of coming of age shorts. (films that have a duration > than 1 minute and < than 15 minutes with focus on the character ,the visual drama or plot twists)

Books

Coming of age books and audio books review

Billy Elliot the Musical

Profiles of the young actors who play the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical as well as other BETM related articles.

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Articles tagged with: coming of age movie

Mirakel (2000)
September 9, 2010 – 2:24 am | View Comments
Mirakel (2000)

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.

Yo ho ho (1981)
September 3, 2010 – 2:52 am | View Comments
Yo ho ho (1981)

Pirates, Indians and adventures …and a 10-year-old boy who finds inspiration and hope in the tale an actor creates for him. Yo ho ho is filled with fantasy and humor and is equally interesting for children and adults.

The Orphans – Original Director’s Cut
August 23, 2010 – 3:13 am | View Comments
The Orphans – Original Director’s Cut

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 (2008)
August 9, 2010 – 10:43 pm | View Comments
Kisses (2008)

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.

Zelimo (2001)
May 2, 2010 – 3:24 am | View Comments
Zelimo (2001)

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.

Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
February 14, 2010 – 6:49 pm | View Comments
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)

Del Toro’s heart-breaking but beautifully realized instant classic was one of the best films of the last decade. Here’s a review, for any of you who missed it.

Gutta Boys
February 13, 2010 – 9:00 pm | View Comments
Gutta Boys

Review of the Norwegian TV- Series Gutta Boys ( also known as Boys Will Be Boys and Poikien jutut ). A highly recommended coming of age drama.

BLUE JEANS-Du beurre aux Allemands (1977)
January 30, 2010 – 2:18 am | View Comments
BLUE JEANS-Du beurre aux Allemands (1977)

Blue Jeans is quite a delightful film. It had gained a good reputation since 1977 when it was produced, even if since that year several more films having the same name were released which often cause …