The Invention of the Adolescent

Overview

This short documentary studies the fate reserved to young people through the ages. Drawing from paintings, archival footage and various other documents, the film demonstrates that during the 16th and 17th century, young people lived happily alongside their elders. This equilibrium was broken in the 19th century, when the defense of the young and the protection afforded by reformers and educators created the generation gap evident in Western society today. Will dialogue between society’s young and less young ever resume?

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1968

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Canada

Production

ONF,NFB

Director

Patricia Watson

Writer

Patricia Watson

Producer

Guy Glover,Cecily Burwash

Cinematography

Jean-Claude Labrecque,Paul Leach

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0225996