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Won't Back Down (2012)
, 2h1Directed by Daniel Barnz
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about education, Feminist films, Political films, Buddy films, Films about school violence
Actors Maggie Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Holly Hunter, Ned Eisenberg, Oscar Isaac, Rosie Perez
Two determined mothers, a car dealer/bartender (Maggie Gyllenhaal) and a teacher (Viola Davis), look to transform their children's failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy and corruption from the teachers' union president (Holly Hunter) and the school's principal (Bill Nunn), they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children.
The Invisible Boy (2014)
, 1h40Directed by Gabriele Salvatores
Origin France
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Fantastic, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
Themes L'adolescence, Films about education, Films about children, Superhero films, Films about school violence, Invisibilité
Actors Valeria Golino, Hristo Zhivkov, Ksenia Rappoport, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Vernon Dobtcheff, Aleksei Guskov
Un jeune garçon victime de persécutions à l'école se découvre le don de l'invisibilité. Mais ce pouvoir n'est pas inconnu d'un groupuscule russe qui le recherche depuis des années. En même temps, des enfants disparaissent étrangement autour de Micky, le garçon invisible il rencontre alors son père dont il ne connait pas l'existence ....
Suicide Room (2011)
, 1h44Directed by Jan Komasa
Genres Drama, Thriller, Animation
Themes L'adolescence, Films about education, Films about children, Films about families, Films about sexuality, Films about suicide, Bisexuality-related films, LGBT-related films, L'enfance marginalisée, Films about school violence, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Jakub Gierszał, Roma Gąsiorowska, Agata Kulesza, Krzysztof Pieczyński, Filip Bobek, Kinga Preis
The movie begins in a theatre, where Dominik Santorski and his parents listen to Schubert's lied "Der Doppelgänger", which provides a key to the interpretation of the whole film. His parents have success-driven careers and are out of touch with their son's life. Dominik is popular at his private school, but is also spoiled by the perks given to him by his wealthy parents. While at school, his friends stumble upon a self-harm video while using his computer. Later, he watches the rest of the self-harm video and leaves a comment for the poster.
Brainscan (1994)
, 1h30Directed by John Flynn
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Fantasy, Horror
Themes L'adolescence, Films about education, Films about children, Films about computing, Jeu, Films about video games, Films about school violence
Actors Edward Furlong, Frank Langella, David Hemblen, Jamie Marsh, Amy Hargreaves, T. Ryder Smith
A lonely boy named Michael Brower (Edward Furlong) lives an isolated existence in his absentee father's mansion. Michael's mother was killed in a car accident, which also permanently injured his leg. He spends his spare time stalking his crush, a typical girl-next-door named Kimberly. A huge fan of horror films and video games, Michael's only friend is a similar-minded misfit named Kyle. Kyle tells Michael about a new, ultra-realistic game called Brainscan. Intrigued, Michael sends away for the first disc.
Eden Lake (2008)
, 1h31Directed by James Watkins
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Thriller, Horror, Crime
Themes L'adolescence, Films about education, Films about children, Films about school violence
Actors Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Jack O'Connell, Finn Atkins, James Gandhi, Thomas Turgoose
Nursery school teacher Jenny (Kelly Reilly) and her boyfriend, Steve (Michael Fassbender), escape their everyday life to an idyllic remote lake in the green English countryside. Along the way, they meet Adam (James Gandhi), a young boy who is reluctant to talk with them. Attempting to relax near a beach, their trip is disrupted by the presence of delinquent teenagers and their dog, but Steve intends to stay and not be driven away from enjoying their vacation. After they sleep overnight in their tent, problems begin to arise; their food is infested with insects and their car tire is damaged by a bottle left behind by the teens. Despite this, they are able to fix the tire and set off for town for breakfast at a cafe.
Colorful (2010)
, 2h7Directed by Keiichi Hara
Origin Japon
Genres Drama, Fantastic, Animation
Themes L'adolescence, Films about education, Films about children, Films about families, Films about suicide, Films about school violence
Actors Aoi Miyazaki, Akina Minami, Keiji Fujiwara, Greg Ayres, Kumiko Asō, Thomas Sagols
Upon reaching the train station to death, a dejected soul is informed that he is 'lucky' and will have another chance at life though he does not want it. He is placed in the body of a 14-year-old boy named Makoto Kobayashi, who has just committed suicide by an overdose of pills. Watched over by a neutral spirit named Purapura in the form of a little boy, the soul must figure out what his greatest sin and mistake in his former life was before his six-month time limit in Makoto's body runs out. He also has a number of other lesser duties he must complete, such as understanding what led Makoto to commit suicide in the first place and learning how to enjoy his second chance at life.
Bully (2011)
, 1h39Origin USA
Genres Drama, Documentary
Themes Films about education, Films about children, Films about school violence
This documentary is about five teenagers and the varieties of bullying or harassment that they went through. The film jumps back and forth between the teens to describe their lives. The film starts off by telling the story of Tyler Long and how he died. Tyler’s father speaks to us about his son’s social issues and how he knew early on that Tyler might become a victim of bullying. Mr. Long mentions that kids took his clothes when he showered, forcing him to leave naked. They shoved him into lockers and demoralized him vocally as well.
Assassination Nation (2018)
, 1h50Directed by Sam Levinson
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Horror, Crime, Black comedy
Themes L'adolescence, Films about education, Films about children, Feminist films, Politique, Films about sexuality, Films about suicide, La sexualité des mineurs, Political films, Films about school violence, Teen movie, LGBT-related film
Actors Suki Waterhouse, Hari Nef, Bill Skarsgård, Maude Apatow, Cody Christian, Joel McHale
Lillian « Lily » Colson et sa bande sont en terminale au lycée de la ville de Salem dans le Massachusetts. Comme une grande partie de leurs camarades de classe, elles partagent leur temps entre les cours, les réseaux sociaux et les fêtes dans cette société qu'elles considèrent comme misogyne, transphobe et remplie de masculinité toxique.
The Patsy (1964)
, 1h41Directed by Jerry Lewis
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes L'adolescence, Films about education, Films about children, Films about the labor movement, Films about school violence, Harcèlement au travail
Actors Jerry Lewis, Everett Sloane, Phil Harris, Keenan Wynn, Peter Lorre, John Carradine
A famous comedian perishes in a plane crash. Members of his management team, worried that they will be jobless, decide to find someone to take his place as their "meal ticket". Stanley Belt (Jerry Lewis) is a bellboy at their hotel and they decide he will become their next star.
Big Bully (1996)
Directed by Steve Miner
Genres Comedy
Themes L'adolescence, Films about education, Films about children, Films about school violence
Actors Rick Moranis, Tom Arnold, Julianne Phillips, Carol Kane, Jeffrey Tambor, Curtis Armstrong
David Leary revient à Hastings enseigner les lettres dans l'école où il a étudié. À l'époque, il était le souffre-douleur d'un certain Rosco Bigger.
Yu-Gi-Oh!: Bonds Beyond Time (2010)
, 50minutesOrigin Japon
Genres Fantasy, Animation
Themes L'adolescence, Films about education, Films about children, Time travel films, Children's films, Films about school violence
Actors Shunsuke Kazama, Kenn, Shintarō Asanuma, Takanori Hoshino, Ayumi Kinoshita, Kappei Yamaguchi
As Yusei Fudo ponders the state of New Domino City, Jack Atlas and Crow Hogan cheer him up with the idea of riding on their Duel Runners. As they ride, a mysterious Turbo Duelist called Paradox challenges Yusei to a duel. Yusei summons his Stardust Dragon but Paradox seals it inside a card and disappears with it. They later discover an article that says Paradox killed Pegasus with Stardust and other famous dragons. Compounding the situation, New Domino City is vanishing. As a result, the Crimson Dragon appears, giving Yusei's Duel Runner the ability to travel through time.
Being 17 (2016)
, 1h56Directed by André Téchiné
Origin France
Genres Drama
Themes L'adolescence, Films about education, Films about children, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, Teen LGBT-related films, Films about school violence, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Sandrine Kiberlain, Kacey Mottet-Klein, Alexis Loret, Corentin Fila
Damien, un lycéen de 17 ans, vit dans une petite ville des Pyrénées avec sa mère Marianne, médecin, alors que son père, militaire, est en opérations extérieures. Il est le souffre-douleur de Thomas dit Tom, un jeune camarade de classe, métis adopté, qui vit dans une ferme isolée en montagne et qui est dans la même classe que lui. La mère adoptive de Tom tombe malade et Marianne décide d'accueillir Tom sous son toit pendant les soins. Les rapports de violence des deux garçons, et l'attirance amoureuse de Damien pour Thomas vont-ils se transformer à cause de cette cohabitation contrainte ?
All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006)
, 1h30Directed by Jonathan Levine
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Horror
Themes Films about education, Medical-themed films, Films about drugs, Serial killer films, Films about school violence
Actors Amber Heard, Michael Welch, Whitney Able, Anson Mount, Edwin Hodge, Aaron Himelstein
At a Texas high school, Mandy Lane is an outsider who becomes a "hot chick" over the summer. She starts getting a great deal of attention from her male classmates. One of those classmates, Dylan, invites Mandy to a pool party at his house and she accepts with the provision that her best friend, Emmet (another outsider and bullying victim), can come along with her.
Mary and Max (2009)
, 1h30Directed by Adam Elliot
Origin Australie
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Animation
Themes L'adolescence, Films about education, Films about children, Medical-themed films, Seafaring films, Transport films, L'enfance marginalisée, Films about psychiatry, Films about disabilities, Films about autism, Films about school violence
Actors Bethany Whitmore, Toni Collette, Barry Humphries, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Eric Bana, John Flaus
In 1976, eight-year-old Mary Daisy Dinkle (Bethany Whitmore) lives a lonely life in Mount Waverley, Australia. At school, she is teased by her classmates because of an unfortunate birthmark on her forehead; while at home, her distant father, Noel, and alcoholic, kleptomaniac mother, Vera, provide little support. Her only comforts are her pet rooster, Ethel; her favourite food, sweetened condensed milk; and a Smurfs-like cartoon show called The Noblets. One day, while at the post office with her mother, Mary spots a New York City telephone book and, becoming curious about Americans, decides to write to one. She randomly chooses Max Jerry Horowitz's name from the phone book and writes him a letter telling him about herself, sending it off in the hope that he will become her pen friend.
Polytechnique (2009)
, 1h17Directed by Denis Villeneuve
Origin Canada
Genres Drama, Thriller, Historical, Crime
Themes Films about education, Films about suicide, Films about school violence
Actors Maxim Gaudette, Sébastien Huberdeau, Karine Vanasse, Evelyne Brochu, Johanne-Marie Tremblay, Martin Watier
During a class a young man enters a classroom with a rifle. He orders the men to leave and the women to stay. They comply after he shoots into the ceiling to show that he is serious. He tells the women that he hates feminists. Although the women deny being feminists; he shoots at them killing some and wounding others. He then moves through corridors, the cafeteria, and another classroom, specifically targeting women. Once finished, he shoots himself with his own weapon.