Being 17

Damien lives with his mother Marianne, a doctor, while his father, a pilot, is on a tour of duty abroad with the French military. At school, Damien is bullied by Thomas, who lives in the farming community up in the mountains. The boys find themselves living together when Marianne invites Thomas to come and stay with them while his mother is ill in hospital. Damien must learn to live with the boy who terrorized him.

Tagline

“Adolescence is the only time when you learn something at all”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

André Téchiné

Original Language

FR

What is Being 17 about?

Damien lives with his mother Marianne, a doctor, while his father, a pilot, is on a tour of duty abroad with the French military. At school, Damien is bullied by Thomas, who lives in the farming community up in the mountains. The boys find themselves living together when Marianne invites Thomas to come and stay with them while his mother is ill in hospital. Damien must learn to live with the boy who terrorized him.

Who directed Being 17?

Being 17 was directed by André Téchiné.

When was Being 17 released?

Being 17 was released on February 27, 2016.

How long is Being 17?

Being 17 has a runtime of 1h 56m.

Where can I track Being 17?

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