Adolescence is a necessary and vitally important stage in the development of people. It is not a period of transition from childhood to adulthood, it is a stage with value and richness in itself, which offers infinite possibilities for learning and developing strengths. It is a challenging stage, with many changes and questions for adolescents, but also for their parents and close adults.
These films can help better understand the complexity of teenage life and the challenges young people face as they search for their place in the world.
«The Breakfast Club» (1985), directed by John Hughes
Five students from different social groups are punished and forced to spend a Saturday together in detention. As they get to know each other better, they realize they have more in common than they thought. The film addresses themes such as social pressure, identity and isolation.
«Ladybird» (2017), directed by Greta Gerwig
Set in Sacramento in 2002, the film stars a teenager named Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson as she navigates her senior year of high school and faces challenges in her relationship with her mother and her academic future. The film highlights themes such as identity, friendship and the relationship between parents and children.
«The Fault in Our Stars» (2014), directed by Josh Boone
The film tells the story of two teenagers with cancer who fall in love and decide to travel together to Amsterdam in search of answers about life and death. The film addresses themes such as love, loss and mortality.
«Eighth Grade» (2018), directed by Bo Burnham
The film stars Kayla, a 13-year-old girl struggling to adjust to high school life and fit in with her classmates. The film highlights themes such as social anxiety, self-image, and technology.
«moonlight» (2016), directed by Barry Jenkins
Chiron, a young African-American man growing up in Miami and facing challenges such as poverty, violence and sexual identity. The film addresses issues such as race, sexuality and masculinity.
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