Summer (2014)

Do you dare to be different in a place where everything stays the same?

Summer (2014) poster

Sixteen-year-old Anne grows up in the isolated Biesbosch area, where spacious fields and power pylons define the landscape. With a group of friends, she spends a sultry summer holiday there trying to make the leap to maturity. But this shared experience turns into a conflict situation when Anna develops feelings for the tough girl Lena. Coming-of-age drama about growing pains, the inevitable end of childhood and choosing your own life - no matter how confusing your environment may find it.

Director: Colette Bothof
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Fons Merkies
Cinematography: Goert Giltay
Editing: Michiel Reichwein
Production: De Productie
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

coming out, small town, coming of age, religion, church, bigotry, woman director, lesbian, girl

Trailer

Summer Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summer about?
Sixteen-year-old Anne grows up in the isolated Biesbosch area, where spacious fields and power pylons define the landscape. With a group of friends, she spends a sultry summer holiday there trying to make the leap to maturity. But this shared experience turns into a conflict situation when Anna develops feelings for the tough girl Lena. Coming-of-age drama about growing pains, the inevitable end of childhood and choosing your own life - no matter how confusing your environment may find it.
Who directed Summer?
Summer was directed by Colette Bothof.
Who stars in Summer?
Summer stars Sigrid ten Napel, Jade Olieberg, Lisa Smit, Ella-June Henrard, Martijn Lakemeier, Rik Verheye.
How long is Summer?
Summer has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is Summer?
Summer is a Drama film.
Where was Summer produced?
Summer was produced in Netherlands.
What are the themes of Summer?
The themes of Summer include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.