Punks (2019)

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The parents are at their wits’ end, so a temporary supervision order is the last hope for a group of teenagers in Punks. Now, on a remote farm in France, they’re going to have to get their lives back on track, with the help of a counselor. If they want any chance of a happy life, they need to engage in some frank and painful conversations. Mitchel has to find a way to get along with his father, but maybe too much has already happened since his mother died. Jahlano is already at the next stage: he’s no longer allowed to live with his mother, and needs to get over the disappointment. Mike, meanwhile, is struggling with his image as a boy who’s “got a screw loose.” Filmed in constant close-up by director Maasja Ooms, the teenagers try to tame their demons with music and therapy, but problems from the past keep resurfacing. In this intimate and sincere portrait, these troubled kids show us their most vulnerable sides.

Director: Maasja Ooms
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Editing: Sander Vos
Production: Cerutti Film
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl

Keywords

netherlands, juvenile delinquent

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Punks about?
The parents are at their wits’ end, so a temporary supervision order is the last hope for a group of teenagers in Punks. Now, on a remote farm in France, they’re going to have to get their lives back on track, with the help of a counselor. If they want any chance of a happy life, they need to engage in some frank and painful conversations. Mitchel has to find a way to get along with his father, but maybe too much has already happened since his mother died. Jahlano is already at the next stage: he’s no longer allowed to live with his mother, and needs to get over the disappointment. Mike, meanwhile, is struggling with his image as a boy who’s “got a screw loose.” Filmed in constant close-up by director Maasja Ooms, the teenagers try to tame their demons with music and therapy, but problems from the past keep resurfacing. In this intimate and sincere portrait, these troubled kids show us their most vulnerable sides.
Who directed Punks?
Punks was directed by Maasja Ooms.
Who stars in Punks?
Punks stars Mitchel, Mike, Sanne, Chris, Petra, Jahlano.
How long is Punks?
Punks has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Punks?
Punks is a Documentary film.
Where was Punks produced?
Punks was produced in Netherlands.