Collection · 10 films · 2h 16m

Coming of Age

Growing up, one short film at a time.

First loves, last summers and the messy in-between. Ten films about becoming who you are.

Curated by

The Klipist editors

Collection · 10 films · 2h 16m

Coming of Age

Growing up, one short film at a time.

First loves, last summers and the messy in-between. Ten films about becoming who you are.

Curated by

The Klipist editors

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10 films · 2h 16m

1
Boy
Emilie is born as a girl but inside she has always been a boy
15 min · Coming of age · emotional · heartwarming
Dir. Lucas Helth Postma
2
Him & Her
Highschool sweethearts hit a crossroads, when Alex starts embracing himself
14 min · Coming of age · atmospheric · emotional
Dir. Abigail Scollay
3
Smudged Smile
A joyful teen with a happy image struggles with depression
18 min · Coming of age · heartwarming · reflective
Dir. Ella Greenwood
4
Egg and Chips
A young daughter steals a chicken to help provide for their family
13 min · Coming of age · emotional · meaningful
Dir. Helen Iley
5
Requiem
Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us, GoT) fighting for forbidden love
23 min · Coming of age · cinematic · emotional
Dir. Em J. Gilbertson
6
Tiny, Texas
A high school basketball prodigy hits a wall of expectations
12 min · Coming of age · cinematic · emotional
Dir. David Lykes Keenan
7
Forgive Me
The ambition of a promising fighter becomes the cause of his heartbreak
7 min · Coming of age · cinematic · emotional
Dir. Alpha Nicky
8
Cuticles and Follicles
Come spend some time with the girls at the beauty salon
11 min · Coming of age · feel-good · intimate
Dir. Marcus Hessenberg
9
#tagged
The sweet intimacy and destructive power of social media
11 min · Coming of age · experimental · suspenseful
Dir. Martijn Winkler
10
Exhale
A woman’s journey of self-improvement hits a bumpy road
12 min · Coming of age · atmospheric · intimate
Dir. Rouzbeh Noori

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10 films · 2h 16m

Curator’s note

The longest short years of your life

No genre captures the short film better than coming of age: a whole world changes in fifteen minutes, exactly like it does when you are sixteen. These films get the awkwardness, the intensity and the tenderness right.

The Klipist editors

Frequently asked

What is this collection about?

Ten films about growing up: first loves, friendships that outgrow you, families you learn to see differently, and the moments where childhood quietly ends.

How long will it take to watch?

About two and a quarter hours for all ten films. The order is our suggestion, but every film stands alone. Jump in anywhere.

Is it suitable for teenagers?

Most of these films are about young people and many are suitable for them too, but a few deal with mature themes. Check the individual film pages.

Is it free to watch?

Yes. Every film on Klipist is free to watch, in full, on any device. No account needed, though signing up lets you keep a watchlist.

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