- Conventions of coming-of-age: Personal growth and change is an important
characteristic of this genre, which relies on dialogue and emotional responses,
rather than action. The main character is typically male, around mid-teen and
the story is often told in the form of a flash-back. Themes of developing sexual identity, personal philosophy, and political
opinions are often featured. Sexual
themes are often presented in a comic or humorous manner. The character or
social groups of characters are often deemed as the lesser respected and peculiar
personalities that are expressed and explored throughout the film.
- Examples of coming-of-age films: Here are the trailers of 3 films that fit into the Coming-of-Age sub-genre of film. The similarities between these three films are that they all have a mentor or influence upon the protagonists actions. Between these three films there are the mutual theme of musical interest, which is popular with the audience. Additionally, all three of these films are retrospective of a certain generation that is significant to music: On The Road looks at the Beat generation and Jazz age, Perks looks at the up rise of the indie music genre with bands such as The Smiths being a prominent part of the narrative and Almost Famous revolves around the idea of a young music journalist who tours with a rock band in the Hippie era of the 1970s. To accompany the theme of music there is a shared interest of drug use in these three films. These films share the protagonists interest in literature or writing, for example On The Road is a biography of Jack Kerouac's journey across America which can be seen in the film when he is writing the printed versions of the events; Perks has Charlie aspiring to be a writer who shows a knowledge of famous novels and literary works; William in Almost Famous has just become a music journalist and the narrative of the film is based around this career.
The protagonist and social groups that are seen in all three of these films are considered as 'social outsiders'. This is often played upon in the narrative, giving opportunity for sub-plots to elaborate.
ON THE ROAD/2012/WALTER SALLES
- Examples of coming-of-age films: Here are the trailers of 3 films that fit into the Coming-of-Age sub-genre of film. The similarities between these three films are that they all have a mentor or influence upon the protagonists actions. Between these three films there are the mutual theme of musical interest, which is popular with the audience. Additionally, all three of these films are retrospective of a certain generation that is significant to music: On The Road looks at the Beat generation and Jazz age, Perks looks at the up rise of the indie music genre with bands such as The Smiths being a prominent part of the narrative and Almost Famous revolves around the idea of a young music journalist who tours with a rock band in the Hippie era of the 1970s. To accompany the theme of music there is a shared interest of drug use in these three films. These films share the protagonists interest in literature or writing, for example On The Road is a biography of Jack Kerouac's journey across America which can be seen in the film when he is writing the printed versions of the events; Perks has Charlie aspiring to be a writer who shows a knowledge of famous novels and literary works; William in Almost Famous has just become a music journalist and the narrative of the film is based around this career.
The protagonist and social groups that are seen in all three of these films are considered as 'social outsiders'. This is often played upon in the narrative, giving opportunity for sub-plots to elaborate.
ON THE ROAD/2012/WALTER SALLES
THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER/2012/STEPHEN CHBOSKY
ALMOST FAMOUS/2000/CAMERON CROWE
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