: Often set in forests or remote villas, creating a sense of a world without adult supervision.

A group of Australian schoolgirls vanish during a trip to a mysterious geological formation.

It focuses heavily on the turbulent emotions and the sense of mystery inherent in adolescence. Its dreamy photography and focus on the natural world parallel the visual style often seen in 1970s European cinema. 2. The Spirit of the Beehive (1973)

- Directed by François Truffaut, this classic French New Wave film is a seminal coming-of-age story that explores the troubled life of Antoine Doinel, a troubled young boy struggling in post-war France.

This film explores the natural progression of physical and emotional maturity in a vacuum. It focuses on discovery and the adaptation to a life dictated by the rhythms of nature rather than societal rules. 2. Atmospheric and Psychological Growth

If interested in coming-of-age stories or atmospheric dramas from that period, several films explore the psychological and social complexities of growing up: European Coming-of-Age and Art-House Dramas Small Change (L'Argent de poche) (1976)

Released the same year as Maladolescenza , Bilitis is a French erotic romantic drama that is Hamilton's most famous work. The film is a coming-of-age story centering on a young girl's sexual awakening during a summer vacation in the French countryside. It is visually stunning, featuring the famous "Hamilton soft focus" and a beautiful score by Francis Lai. While far less cruel and violent than Murgia's film, Bilitis shares the theme of summer as a catalyst for exploring nascent adolescent sexuality within a lush, isolated setting.

Stories set in remote villas, dense forests, or boarding schools, creating a pressure-cooker environment for the characters.