Immediately I thought of one of my favorite films "waves". The movie had such a beautiful message that really stuck with me. I also was able to appreciate the overall aesthetic of the movie. So, I began my research and discovered it fell under the "drama" category. Specifically a psychological drama meant for a teenage audience which also falls under "coming of age. We see this through common themes and scenarios of young adult experiences.
For this blog, I decided to research the coming of age genre. The typical audience is teenagers to young adults ages 12-25. These kinds of films aim to create relatability between character and viewer. This genre is notorious for having themes of self-discovery, independence, family conflict, friendship, and first love. Specifically a transition between childhood and adulthood. The article mentions camera techniques such as close-ups to show emotion and handheld shots for realism. They also typically take place at school and i some cases at their house. Music is another way they target teen audiences by using new popular artists from current generation.
Marketing consists of trailers that capture the emotional and relatable aspects of the film. It also includes film festivals and social media exposure. Narratives are usually from a first person standpoint, specifically the main character.
Again, waves is a film that fall under this category with its romance, drama, and internal conflict. Euphoria is another example that follows the pattern of teenger induced drama. It touches on the realities of being in high school. They were effective with costume design and even settings of the film.
(2018, November 14). Coming of age: Genre research activity. Kinga Ice Media. https://kingaicemedia.blogspot.com/2018/11/genre-coming-of-age-genre-conventions.html
Butt, K. (n.d.). What makes a coming-of-age film? Raindance Film. https://raindance.org/coming-of-age-genre/
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