Coming of age

Coming of age is a young person’s transition from childhood to adulthood. The age at which this transition takes place varies in society, as does the nature of the transition. It can be a simple legal convention or can be part of a ritual, as practiced by many societies.

Here is the list of my favorite movies that portray coming-of-age themes. In alphabetical order.

I: The War, the Politic, the Dehumanity
Ådalen 31
Corruption
Ivan’s Childhood
Julio Begins in July
Long Live the Republic
My Way Home
Shoeshine
The Boys of Paul Street
The Garden of the...