Mit siebzehn

Mit siebzehn ist es eine Geschichte über junge Liebe, Leidenschaft und die Bedeutung der Familie, aber auch über Verlust, Schmerz und die Suche nach sich selbst. Der Film bietet eine glaubhaft erzählte und authentisch gespielte Geschichte von zwei Teenagern, deren komplizierte Beziehung ein anschauliches Beispiel für das Sprichwort "was sich neckt, das liebt sich" ist. Im Mittelpunkt der Erzählung stehen auch ihre Eltern, die es im Leben auch nicht leicht haben, was den Film abwechslungsreich macht. Darüber hinaus bietet der Film viele Aufnahmen der wunderschönen französischen Landschaft zu verschiedenen Jahreszeiten, so dass er auch eine Augenweide ist. (03.04.2020)

I like how the film is naturally approached, how there are no unnecessary prejudices, and how the creators don't try to glorify the theme as something absolutely essential. It is simply a story about two young people who find their way to each other, even though it is very complicated. You don't think of it at first, but it ends up being strongly believable. (24.03.2017)

Seeing Blue Is the Warmest Color and then stumbling upon this film the day after, is a crazy coincidence. There are countless comparisons, but I don't think that Being 17 could be considered a boy's version of the other film, as there are quite a few differences. I see the similarity in the filmmaking techniques, in the camera work, and the difference mainly in the development of the relationship depicted. The central couple threw themselves into their roles with real passion and I believed in them, not only their initial hatred but also the passion that accompanied their interactions and the amorous longing they developed over time. André Téchiné set the story in beautiful mountain scenery, which is not just a mere backdrop. He should be deeply complimented for having managed to make an extremely fresh film at such a blessed age, characterized by an almost perfect knowledge of the contemporary teenage world. (90%) (13.05.2020)