YOU ARE NOT ALONE (Du er ikke alene) (Lasse Nielsen, 1978)
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE (Du er ikke alene)
Lasse Nielsen, 1978. 90 min. Denmark.
In Danish with English subtitles.
In 1978, You Are Not Alone (Du Er Ikke Alene) dared to venture into the realm of male pre- and post-pubescent attitudes. Unafraid to depict teen boys in their swirling state of uncertainty, both physically and mentally, the picture aims its sights squarely upon the controlling adults who don't always offer what's best for these youngsters and often add to the angst and confusion. Through the ordeal, youngsters often are left to brood over the thought that theirs might be a solitary situation.
At its core, You Are Not Alone is a coming-of-age picture that isn't rooted in the usual sexual context as so many pinch-and-giggle excursions have been. Rather, it takes a much more sensitive and sympathetic view into the lives of the youth of the day (sure, it is set in Denmark but the emotions and angst examined could apply nearly anywhere). It would be a stretch to label this as a "queer" film. If anything, the film is significantly politically motivated, harkening a recall to the 1960s when young people questioned their lack of impact on public policy and moral standards.
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