Summer (2014)
Do you dare to be different in a place where everything stays the same?
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.
Cast
- Sigrid ten Napel - Anne
- Jade Olieberg - Lena
- Lisa Smit - Carlijn
- Ella-June Henrard - Ruby
- Martijn Lakemeier - De Peer
- Rik Verheye
- Guido Pollemans
- Eva van der Gucht - Aunt Door
- Steef Cuijpers - Anne's Father
- Lisanne Sweere - Agnes
Screenplay
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
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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.