Thawing Out is a quirky comedy about a 12-year-old boy named Alex who goes camping with his family and experiences his first love, sexual awakening, and coming-of-age journey. Set in a nudist camp, Alex navigates through his shyness and explores teenage sexuality amidst the beautiful wilderness. With mushrooms, guessing games, and humorous moments, Thawing Out is a delightful coming-of-age drama.
Wasted on the Young (2010) is a gripping movie that revolves around revenge, drama, and romance in a high school setting. It follows the life of a teenager seeking revenge and the complex relationships that unfold amidst this desire. As secrets are exposed and tensions rise, the characters navigate through a rollercoaster of emotions, highlighting the dark side of adolescence.
Late spring 1942: France is under German occupation. But this doesn't much concern the boarders of a school lost in the French country. Bernard, a rather frivolous teenager, is in love for the first time; he's fond of Marie-Helene, an older and more mature girl. To approach her is not so easy...
Ludovic, a 12-year-old boy from a well-off home who is neglected by his parents, who are part of the art scene, falls head over heels in love with Sofie, the daughter of a piano teacher, when he has to pass a test of courage in the schoolyard during recess. The cheeky girl with the two pigtails likes the boy who is interested in her. They soon get closer and meet in secret places in the city. It is the first love for both of them. Shortly after Sofie's father catches the two lovers naked in bed together in Sofie's room, Ludovic is sent away from Brussels to spend time with his grandparents. But Sofie can't stand it without Ludovic and runs away from home to be with him. The lovers hide in abandoned buildings on the Belgian coast. While parents and police search for the couple, both youngsters find that it is pretty hard to be on their own, especially since an ominous photographer is lurking around the children.
The Devils is a drama film set in Marseille, France. It follows the story of a handicapped individual who is on the run from the authorities. Along the way, he forms a bond with a teenage girl. The film explores themes of escape, trauma, and coming-of-age.
In the film, a priest in Prague is torn between his faith and the temptations of evil. As he grapples with his own inner demons, he must navigate a world of religious dogma, heresy, and betrayal.
Old Enough tells the story of two young girls, Lonnie and Karen, who become friends despite their differences. Lonnie comes from a working-class family, while Karen is from a wealthier background. The film follows their friendship as they navigate the challenges of growing up, dealing with class differences, and discovering their identities.
A married woman, who's husband leaves her alone way too many times, is seduced by a junior spoiled young man, leading her into the fullfillment of her unsatisfied needs.
In 'Presence of Mind,' a governess arrives at a remote island home to take care of two young children. As she becomes involved in their lives, she starts experiencing strange occurrences and ghostly possessions. She must confront her own fears and unravel the dark secrets of the family in order to protect the children and herself.
During a heat wave in Montreal, Tom, 11, meets Édith, who’s the same age. He soon discovers that Édith has a terrible secret.
A story about young orphan girl who was rejected by her mother.
A young boy navigates through the complexities of growing up while dealing with a family secret and the loss of his parents. The story unfolds in a nonlinear timeline, exploring themes of mental illness and the bonds between brothers.
300 Miles to Heaven is a movie based on a true story about a young boy in a refugee camp who dreams of escaping and finding a better life. He decides to run away and make the 300 mile journey to Denmark, facing numerous challenges along the way. The film explores themes of hope, resilience, and the human spirit.
Two teenagers prowl a devastated landscape, polluted by radioactive waste in search for food. On their quest of survival, they meet Socrates, a man who takes them to an island that seems a far cry away from the urban misery they struggled in. But the two youngsters ignore that the island is ruled by a beautiful but ruthless queen whose slaves are the hideous fishmen.
Thirteen-year-old Ramon is on the verge of many adolescent discoveries -- and the confusion that goes along with them. Shy and awkward, he's moved from town to town throughout his childhood and believes that life is about winning and losing. But he soon learns it's all about survival. Like Ramon, Spain is in transition (President Francisco Franco is about to die); it's a time of social upheaval marked by change, illusion and struggle.
The story of three sisters and the men they marry: one is happily married but childless, the second promiscuously escapes an unhappy, loveless marriage, and the third is tortured by the mental cruelties inflicted by a domineering husband.
The movie is inspired by the 1979 classic sexy-comedy film Salawahan directed by Ishmael Bernal whom originally stars Rita Gomez, Mat Ranillo, Jay Ilagan, Rio Locsin, Sandy Andolong, and Bonching Miraflor.
Julien, fifteen-year-old, meets Nathalie, a girl his age whom he falls in love. Soon she is expecting a child. Their parents take the news with reservations. The baby will come and with it, the difficult learning of life.
Gilles, a 12-year-old boy, loses his father and finds himself struggling with the grief. He forms a deep connection with soccer, using it as an escape from his pain. Along the way, Gilles encounters ghostly visions of his father, navigates the challenges of being part of a soccer team, and learns valuable life lessons. This heartwarming story explores themes of loss, friendship, and resilience.
The summer sun sets in rural Appalachia as twelve year old Cadie and her neighbor, Sarah, redefine their friendship in the eve of burgeoning sexuality.