# Being 17 (2016)

> Two Alpine teenagers move from violent rivalry toward a fragile first love as family upheaval and hidden desire reshape their lives.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/247302

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: André Téchiné
- Cast: Sandrine Kiberlain, Kacey Mottet Klein, Corentin Fila, Alexis Loret, Jean Fornerod, Mama Prassinos, Jean Corso, Rémi Garcia
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4331970/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tender, melancholic, intimate, quiet evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

In a world where friendship and rivalry intertwine, two boys discover the complexities of love and identity amidst the challenges of adolescence.

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