This 2002 film is marketed as a drama comedy. There are pieces in the rom-com category, but in true German film nature, the drama pulls it back to reality.
We know Max Mauff from Die Welle – other faces may be new to most. If you’ve seen the classic Die Blechtrommel, you may also recognize Wiegand Witting, who plays one of the parents.
From the beginning, there are short images of nudity from the back.
As the title suggests, this film leans into the awkward memories of teenage life, which does focus on the sexual and quasi-sexual images surrounding their daily life, often in graphic detail, and at times associated with excessive alcohol consumption.
On the other side, this film is a great view into the struggles of adolescence and the importance of good friendships to get one through.