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How to Make a Coming of Age Movie that Doesn't Suck: Ninian Doff on 'Boyz in the Wood'

Think of your film as a love letter from youthhood rather than a love letter to youthhood Making a coming of age film can be a tricky thing. There's a delicate line between teenagers keepin' it real and overly nostalgic reminiscing. Even though it's his first feature, it's clear that Ninnian Doff will never have a problem toeing that line and is truly a master of keepin' it real. SXSW Midnight standout Boyz in the Wood follows a group of kids as they set off deep in the Scottish Highlands, as part of a camping program for troubled youth. As they push through the wilderness they encounter everything from rap-loving farmers to hallucinogenic rabbit shits. What really sets the film apart from the traditional coming of age story, however, is its strong influence from hip hop culture. Read More...

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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 9 April, 2019

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