In Mexico, two teenage boys and an older woman embark on a road trip and learn a thing or two about life and each other. The film combines straightforward storytelling with periodic interruptions of the soundtrack, during which the action continues, but a narrator provides additional out-of-context information about the characters, events, or setting depicted. Julio and Tenoch, two boys at the threshold of adulthood, meet Luisa and invite her on a trip to an invented secluded beach. Along the way, they confront their relationships and sexual experiences. They eventually find an isolated beach and enjoy their time together before parting ways. A year later, they reunite and learn of Luisa's death.
Amarcord is a dark comedy set in a small town in Italy during the 1930s. It follows a group of friends as they navigate through surreal and humorous situations, including encounters with an older woman, a blind man, and a priest. The film also touches on themes of Italian fascism and the coming-of-age of its teenage protagonist. With its ensemble cast and semi-autobiographical elements, Amarcord offers a unique blend of humor, satire, and social commentary.
North Sea Texas is a heartfelt coming-of-age movie set in Flanders, Belgium. It tells the story of Pim, a gay teenager who is discovering his own identity and struggling with emotions and desires. Pim lives with his neglectful mother in a small coastal town and finds solace in his friendship with the free-spirited neighbor Gino. As their relationship evolves, Pim experiences the highs and lows of first love, the pain of unrequited crushes, and the challenges of coming to terms with his own sexuality.
Summer Storm is a coming-of-age film set at a rowing summer camp in Germany. The story revolves around the experiences of a group of teenage rowers who are trying to navigate their personal lives and relationships while participating in a rowing competition. The film explores themes of love, friendship, sexual identity, and teenage angst.
The King of Havana follows a traumatized boy living in poverty and social instability in 1990s Cuba. He navigates his adolescent years while dealing with trauma, voyeurism, friendship, and sexuality. As he struggles to survive and understand his changing world, he becomes involved in prostitution and encounters various sexual experiences, including with older women and a transvestite. The story explores themes of poverty, sexual exploration, and the challenges of coming of age in a difficult environment.
A Home at the End of the World is a movie set in New York City, exploring themes of friendship, love, and loss. The story follows the lives of three individuals - Bobby, Jonathan, and Clare - as they navigate through various relationships and personal struggles. Bobby and Jonathan, who have been close friends since childhood, form a deep emotional connection that challenges societal norms and expectations. As they grow older, they find themselves entangled in a complex web of emotions, leading to unexpected and life-altering choices. Through their experiences, the film delves into themes of identity, sexuality, and the search for belonging. With a backdrop of 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s America, the characters embark on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately finding solace and a sense of home in each other.
Battling with his own inner demons, Jonathan is taken to an elite swimming academy deep in the English countryside by his soon to be step-mother. At the academy, Jonathan struggles to find his place among the group. He may be a top athlete in his field, but when it comes to the small world of Lakeside, swimming, sex and chauvinism combine to create something explosive and the potential for something very dangerous. This short movie was produced by extracting the story scenes from the adult movie "SwimBoy."
Crazy is a hilarious and heartwarming coming-of-age comedy that follows the journey of a teenage boy as he navigates friendship, sexual exploration, and unexpected challenges. Set in a boarding school in Bavaria, the film takes a lighthearted approach to the awkward situations and pranks that arise among the group of friends. With themes of first love, teenage crushes, and family discord, Crazy explores the complexities of adolescence and the importance of friendship.
Henry Gamble's Birthday Party follows an introspective 17-year-old boy as he navigates through friendships, personal struggles, and his own explorations of sexuality over the course of one eventful day.
Kim Novak Never Swam in Genesaret's Lake is a compelling coming-of-age film that takes place in a small Swedish island. The story centers around a murder investigation and the exploration of teenage sexuality. It follows the protagonist as he navigates through adolescence, relationships, and personal growth while dealing with the secrets and mysteries of his close-knit community. The film delves into themes of jealousy, voyeurism, and the complexities of young love, creating a thought-provoking narrative that challenges societal norms and pushes the boundaries of traditional coming-of-age stories.
Caleb, a South Florida teen, experiences a life-altering event when he is exposed to HIV on the eve of his high school graduation. As he anxiously awaits his test results over the next three months, Caleb unexpectedly finds love in the midst of his turmoil.
Wild Reeds is a powerful French film that follows the lives of four teenagers as they navigate through love, friendship, and the challenges of coming of age in 1960s France. The story centers around François, a sensitive and introspective young man who develops complex relationships with his friends, Maïté and Serge. As the three of them navigate their evolving emotions and discover their true selves, they also grapple with societal expectations and the political turmoil of the Algerian War. Wild Reeds is a poignant exploration of identity, sexuality, and the complexities of teenage years.
Longhorns is a sex comedy movie set in the 1980s. It follows a college student who is exploring his sexuality and experiences a weekend getaway with his college roommate. The movie tackles themes of homosexuality, self-acceptance, and the exploration of sexual fantasies. It also delves into the challenges faced by closeted gay men and the social dynamics of college life.
Snails in the Rain is a drama/romance movie set in Tel Aviv, Israel, in the year 1989. It follows Boaz, a professor in the Israeli army, who receives a love letter from an unknown man. This sparks his desire and leads to a journey of self-discovery as he navigates his closeted homosexuality. The movie explores themes of love, desire, and the struggle of coming to terms with one's own identity.
Pals is a movie that explores the intricacies and challenges of friendship through various themes such as drugs, nudity, and controversial social issues. The story follows a group of male friends who navigate their relationships while dealing with personal struggles and conflicts. Friendship, homoeroticism, and the consequences of their actions are central themes in this thought-provoking film.
The short drama film Dòst tells the tough coming of age process of best friends Alko and Björn in a small rural village community. Between agricultural weekend work and partying, dealing with other adolescent boys and girls, one kiss can make a big difference. The urge to fit in, to uphold image, and peer pressure makes the boys both having to make choices that will affect their friendship.
Newcastle is a coming-of-age drama that follows a group of friends as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and discover themselves through the world of surfing. The film explores themes of brotherhood, friendship, love, and loss against the backdrop of the vibrant Australian surf culture.
Mischievously self-assured Mára and somewhat eccentric Heduš set out into the frozen wastes in search of adventure – by car, naturally. After all, Mára’s turning fifteen soon. A road movie about the flies that occasionally buzz around even in winter, and a story that tells of the elusive bond of boyhood friendship and the irrepressible desire to experience something, even if you don't exactly know what.
The story of a group of friends who meet at the home of Marcos (filmmaker and gay) in the pre-event of a costume party where the slogan is: "Men dress as women and women as men". During that previous one, the owner of the house shows his friends his first short film (Porno de Autor). A story about two teenagers and the relationship of one of them with the older brother of the other. The concept of the short, which proposes to tell a story in a very natural and everyday way, full of details and above all of sexual tension, ends up moving, inevitably, to the group of friends.
In the summer of 1996, life throws a curveball in the face of Keven Guénette; and it strikes. Guided by his paraplegic baseball coach, Keven discovers the mutation, sex and love.