Coming of age is a pivotal experience for everyone. So it is no
surprise that filmmakers around the globe explore the experiences
of growing up in their work. From blockbuster U.S. movies such as
the Harry Potter series to thought-provoking foreign films such as
Bend It Like Beckham and Whale Rider, films about youth delve into
young people's attitudes, styles, sexuality, race, families,
cultures, class, psychology, and ideas. These cinematic
representations of youth also reflect perceptions about youth in
their respective cultures, as well as young people's worth to the
larger society. Indeed, as the contributors to this volume make
plain, films about young people open a very revealing window on the
attitudes and values of cultures across the globe.
"Youth Culture in Global Cinema" offers the first comprehensive
investigation of how young people are portrayed in film around the
world. Eighteen established film scholars from eleven different
national backgrounds discuss a wide range of films that illuminate
the varied conditions in which youth live. The essays are grouped
thematically around the issues of youthful resistance and
rebellion; cultural and national identity, including religion and
politics; and sexual maturation, including gender distinctions and
coming-of-age queer. Some essays engage in close readings of films,
while others examine the advertising and reception of films or
investigate psychological issues. The volume concludes with
filmographies of over 700 youth-related titles arranged by nation
and theme.
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