Starting with François Truffaut’s The 400 Blows, we explore contemporary cinematic portrayals of coming-of-age across diverse cultures. A short film and a thought-provoking discussion accompany each feature. Join our multicultural celebration of growth, milestones and transformative challenges, fostering a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
List of films: 400 Blows (1959) directed by Francois Truffaut - France, How to Build A Girl (2019) directed by Coky Giedroyc - England, Yuni (2021) directed by Kamila Andini - Indonesia, Zizou and the Arab Spring (2016) directed by Ferid Boughedir - Tunisia.