My first thought was "Why haven't I seen this before?". Such a simple charming film, and nicely done too.
I was expecting a movie about miners and growing up... and I found the British 400 Blows. I like it when that happens to you, when a film is so touching you can't stop thinking about it for days. If it refuses to leave you then it's done something ♥
The characters were completely engaging. When non-professional actors do it so well you hardly notice they are acting it's even better than when you find a good actor. It's only a great director that makes it look as if it was simple.
I also liked the camera and editing... it flows so naturally, not intrusive at all or forced in any way.
My favourite scene was the one where he talks in class about his kestrel. It's such a wonderful moment of being listened to for the first time. Discovering he has a voice. It beats the caning scene where you can see the pain in the little one's eyes.
Even though I knew for most of the film what was going to happen at the end it was nice seeing how the film got in and out of that moment.
The original trailer
This was interesting too
Kes
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