THEME EXPLORATION

adolescent rebellion

12 films · 3 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
if….
if….
1968 · Lindsay Anderson
And Their Children After Them
And Their Children After Them
2026 · Ludovic Boukherma
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
1977 · George Lucas
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · Irvin Kershner
Breathless
Breathless
1960 · Jean-Luc Godard
...And God Created Woman
...And God Created Woman
1956 · Roger Vadim
À Bout de souffle
À Bout de souffle
1960 · François Truffaut
Vormittagsspuk
Vormittagsspuk
1928 · Hans Richter
Daisies
Daisies
1966 · Věra Chytilová
Divergent
Divergent
2014 · Neil Burger
Grease
Grease
1978 · Randal Kleiser
Mad Max: Fury Road
Mad Max: Fury Road
2015 · George Miller
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Catherine Hardwicke USA

Hardwicke captures the unfiltered intensity of youth through immersive, naturalistic storytelling.

 François Truffaut France

His seminal film 'The 400 Blows' is the definitive portrait of adolescent alienation and rebellion against oppressive institutions.

 Joaquim Dos Santos USA

He captures teenage angst and nonconformity across multiple films, most notably 'Elephant' and 'My Own Private Idaho,' exploring youth rebellion with empathy and authenticity.