Playlist: growth story

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Boyhood

The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.

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Lady Bird

In the hilarious drama-comedy, Christine, who calls herself “Lady Bird”, struggles with the cross-pressure of her school’s rigid traditions, caring parents, first heartaches, and big dreams for the future. Lady Bird is on a collision course with her strong-willed nurse mother. This works tirelessly to keep the family afloat after the father becomes unemployed. Both are carved from the same wood and have the same bull’s head.

The story, which takes place at the beginning of the 21st century, tells a touching story about human relationships that shape us, beliefs that define us, and a place called home, the meaning of which is irreplaceable.

Directed by Greta Gerwig. As actors, e.g. Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, and Tracy Letts.

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The Personal History of David Copperfield

Kind-hearted orphan David is looking for his own place in Victorian England. His life story alternates between kindness and malice, chronic poverty and abundance. Along the journey of a young man dreaming of a career as a writer, a number of surprising and strange personalities come across, each of which affects his fate in an unpredictable way.

Directed by Armando Iannucci. As actors, e.g. Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton.

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The Lion King (Live-action)

The future Lion King Simba admires his father, King Mufasa, and takes his royal duties seriously. Mufasa’s brother Scar – the ousted heir to the crown – weaves his plots.

The battle for the lordship full of betrayal, tragedy and drama, leads to Simba’s banishment. With the help of a couple of new, funny friends, Simba has to think about how to take back his place after growing up.

Directed by Jon Favreau. As original voice actors, e.g. Donald Glover, Beyoncé and Seth Rogen.

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The Lion King 

Come along and follow the lion cub Simba, who can’t wait to become king, but seeks his destiny by following the “way of life”. Relive the movie’s epic opening in the African landscape, Sing “Hakuna Matata” with Timon and Pumba, and join in as Simba takes his rightful place as king. The film has been awarded two music-related Oscars.

Directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff. As original voice actors, e.g. Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, and James Earl Jones.

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The Great Wall

Warriors Garin and Tovar are on their way to the east in search of gunpowder, which they plan to sell to European kings. On their way, however, they become prisoners of the soldiers guarding the huge Great Wall of China. The wall was built to protect the Chinese people, but the enemy is not the Mongols but something much more dangerous.

The battle between the Empire and the mythical monsters is about to begin, and inspired by Commander Lin Mei, Garin decides to join the fight.

Directed by Yimou Zhang. As actors, e.g. Matt Damon, Tian Jing and Willem Dafoe.

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Happy Feet

Mumble is a young and lively emperor penguin who, to the horror of his peers and parents, cannot sing. It would be good for every penguin to stay in tune and develop their own love song if they want to get a partner and have offspring. In addition to his lack of singing skills, Mumble arouses aggravation with his unheard of great tap dancing skills. Directed by George Miller. In voice roles e.g. Elijah Wood, Brittany Murphy and Hugh Jackman.