The Adolescents
The Adolescents

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The Adolescents

1968
Movie
100 min
Spanish

The story of an impossible love that a couple lives in secret because they are very young. Mexico's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1967.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Michel BoisrondGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Set in the affluent Parisian suburbs of the 1960s, the film follows a group of young adults grappling with the complexities of love, sex, and societal expectations. As they navigate their relationships and personal desires, they encounter infidelity, heartbreak, and the disillusionment that often accompanies the transition into adulthood. The story explores their attempts to find meaning and connection amidst a backdrop of superficiality and changing social norms.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Adolescents' received a mixed to positive reception. Critics often highlighted its honest portrayal of youthful angst and its exploration of burgeoning sexual freedom in the post-May '68 era. While some praised its contemporary relevance and performances, others found its narrative somewhat uneven or predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its candid depiction of young adult relationships and societal pressures.

  • Noted for capturing the zeitgeist of 1960s French youth culture.

  • Some reviews found the plot to be a bit conventional despite its modern themes.

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Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of French cinema in the late 1960s that sought to explore the changing social dynamics and sexual mores of the younger generation.

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