VIFF 2018: Teen Perspectives (Shorts)

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      Eight tales guaranteed to make you glad you’re not young anymore, these Perspectives are dominated by Australian and other Commonwealth takes on body image, gender stereotypes, class (un)consciousness, and self-destructive tendencies.

      Most are forgivingly lyrical, and all are well-acted, apart from one heart-lifting doc that captures the real-life relationship between a Scottish motorbike racer and her über-supportive dad. The set’s highlight is the beautifully self-assured “Skates”, which limns an Aussie courtship on wheels at an otherwise grim small-town roller rink in a perfectly dressed 1979. Director Maddelin McKenna and her mostly female crew are obvious talents to watch. 

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