SOONER COMING AGE
Movies
About SOONER COMING AGE
Coming Of Age is your gateway to the future of cinema, showcasing powerful films that explore the pivotal journey of growing up. Featuring works from emerging filmmakers, we spotlight fresh voices who bring bold, innovative storytelling to the screen. Discover new talents—both directors and actors—who are shaping the landscape of modern cinema with their unique perspectives, emotionally resonant narratives, and cutting-edge creativity. Join us on a cinematic journey where art meets discovery, and the future of storytelling unfolds before your eyes.
Program Guide
Forces
Under the crushing emotional burden of his terminally ill father and violent brother, 14-year-old Daniel seeks refuge with two outcasts.
Talk to Me
When a mother and her daughter take a vacation at the Baltic Sea, it quickly turns into a journey into the past that opens up old wounds.
Youth Topia
In a world driven by algorithms, a group of "forever teenagers" rebel against the dictates of self-optimization.
Burning Beds
Hamburg's housing shortage forces car inspector Gina and British pyromaniac Harry to move into the same apartment.
Adam Ondra: Pushing the Limits
Climber Adam Ondra, best in his field, is known for his fearless, record-breaking ascents. An intimate portrait explores his life beyond the headlines
Farewell Halong
For generations, the Nguyen family has lived on and off the water amid breathtaking natural scenery. Now they are threatened with forced resettlement.
Floating!
A lesbian bachelorette’s night out with "the guys", including, alas, her future sperm donor. A mumblecore comedy on a raft.
Queen of Niendorf
In this celebration of childhood, a 10-year-old girl struggles to find her place in a 'boys' world.
Rocket Perelman
In a quest for self-directed living, ten artists near Berlin join forces to start the artist's colony 'Rakete Perelman'. But, they need money.
Brother
Lukasz (24) works for a big name in the industry. But after the death of his mother, his little brother Kamil (13) suddenly appears on his doorstep.