THEME: AGE OF AQUEERIUS

A coming of age film revolves around the themes of youth, growing up and maturation, with a strong focus on character development. These films follow, from a queer perspective, one or more protagonists on their way to the next stage of their lives; adulthood. A major dilemma, trial or burgeoning desires create major shifts and milestones.

ARISTOTLE AND DANTE DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE

US 2022, 96 min, Aitch Alberto

Film adaptation of a popular book is a positive and heartwarming story of friendship and self-discovery.

BIG BOYS

US 2023, 90 min, Corey Sherman

Jamie learns who he is and what he longs for during a camping trip through a growing infatuation and uncomfortable situations.

LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT

Finland 2023, 91 min, Inari Niemi

A woman returns to her village after 20 years and reflects on a meaningful summer with a bittersweet first love.

PATAGONIA

Italy 2023, 112 min, Simone Bozzelli

Magnificent cinema about a boy who flees his protected environment when he goes out into the wide world with a charismatic entertainer where multiple life lessons await him.

SUNFLOWER

Australia 2023, 88 min, Gabriel Carrubba

This tender coming-of-age drama is an atmospheric and moving exploration of a time in our lives when everything, anger, love, shame, feels overwhelming.

PARADISE IS BURNING

Sweden / Italy / Finland / Denmark 2023, 108 min, Mika Gustafson

16-year-old Laura has been trying to keep youth care out of her life since her mother disappeared into the sunset. While caring for her sisters, she also falls in love for the first time.

EGGHEAD & TWINKIE

US 2023, 87 min, Sarah Kambe Holland

Road movie in which an Asian-American teen Twinkie teams up with her "bestie" Egghead to find her online love.

RIVIÈRE

Switserland / France 2023, 104 min, Hugues Hariche

Rebellious Manon finds a first love with figure skater Karine as she throws herself entirely into her dream: to become a professional ice hockey player.