Bottle Up & Explode!

Iara, a girl who is about to come of age, dreams of seeing the ocean, but lives in Rio Grande do Norte's countryside with her mother, a woman who's dreams were swallowed by the waves and who fears of losing her daughter.

A story of high school awkwardness, anxiety and ancient Greek philosophy, Samira Mian’s autobiographical animation Know Thyself recounts how a panic attack in 9th-grade Latin class sent her on a years-long odyssey of self-discovery. Entertaining and endearing, Mian’s portrait is also an insightful reflection on the inextricable connection between mind and body and the power of self-understanding.

Spring Awakening is an electrifying journey through the trials and challenges of adolescence, with music by Duncan Sheik. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the story explores the mystery of attraction, desire, sex, insecurity, and the highs and lows of navigating the pressures of young adult life.

We follow the girl Eva, as she loses her innocence and confronts her oppressing mother.

A coming of age story of a boy and girl growing up in London in the Noughties dealing with the everyday insecurities that make your world implode at sixteen.

Derek and Bruno spend their days wandering the city, killing time with harmless mischief and reckless decisions. When Derek unexpectedly comes into possession of a handgun, what begins as a game slowly turns into something far more dangerous. As the day unfolds, the line between innocence and responsibility begins to blur. One tragic mistake changes everything, forcing Derek to confront the consequences of his actions and the weight that follows them. "L'ombre de l'arme" is a coming-of-age drama about responsibility, guilt, and the moment when reality can no longer be treated like a game.

Set in Rural Iran, this musical tale of love and fantasy revolves around Davood, a ten-year-old theatre kid, who finds himself torn between familial expectations and artistic aspirations, as he is forced to act as a gamekeeper during the night, shouting and sacring away wild boars from his father’s land, while practicing a musical play during the day.

After Ruth moves in with her boyfriend in a remote holiday park, tensions rise as she makes an unsettling discovery that lures her into a spiral of obsession.

In 1997, a group of college misfits invite an unhoused professor to crash on their porch.

Leo, a shy young florist, knocks on the wrong door during a flower delivery and meets Noah, a charismatic dancer. As their unexpected romantic bond deepens, Leo embarks on a journey toward love, adulthood and self-acceptance.

Mirabelle navigates the pressures of fitting in at her homecoming dance, ultimately discovering the power of self-acceptance.

Yellowtail is the story of a young Native American cowboy searching for meaning as his chaotic lifestyle begins to wear on him both physically and mentally. To find his purpose the young man has to reflect on his upbringing as a native to become the spiritually connect man he was meant to be.

Two childhood girl friends, Zoe and Nat, face the tumultuous changes of transitioning from middle to high school as their friendship drifts apart. Zoe, a cancer survivor, joins the crew team which exacerbates her body image & mental health struggles. Nat battles with her sexuality and the expectations of her parents.

After a messy and flirty party last Friday night, best friends Sophie and Margot sip and 'spill' the 'tea' about their dramatic, slightly delusional love lives.

In the middle of a small town on a hot July day, three kids collect cans and bottles in an old wagon nicknamed "The Rocket" with plans to cash in their empties for ice cream. Based on the 2022 short film of the same name.

A young, unnamed protagonist sets out for a birthday party – a journey all about the challenges of coming of age and turning twenty-three.

When Sofie starts to realize her life's dream may not be as easy as once thought, she looks back on her childhood and speaks to her friend as to rethink her passion and rest of her life.

Antu has been living in her occupied school for months, which she and her classmates took over. As her mother’s birthday approaches and rumors of eviction grow, Antu is faced with a choice: she stay in the own world she and her friends have created, or return home?

A teenage boy navigates the final minutes before his first theater stage performance, which includes experiencing his first kiss. Despite his rising anxiety, he shares a romantic moment with a classmate.

19-year-old queer Slovenian Klara spends the last hot summer night with her friends Nejla and Lars before she goes to study abroad. The film is an ode to the Ljubljana queer community, young love and that last summer before adulthood.