More Coming-of-Age Film Opening Examples

 Lady Bird (2017)

      Lady Bird is a coming-of-age drama film revolving around the story of a mother and her daughter. The director—Greta Gerwig—describes how the opening scene shows a type of tranquility and a sense of togetherness between the two characters. This bond between the characters really is to use a reference for later in the film when the characters are put through some hardships. This opening showed a loving atmosphere right before the ugly moments. 

Booksmart (2019) 

         Directed by Olivia Wilde, Booksmart is about two girl in their senior year who are just getting bye and trying to plane their life before and after college. The opening of this movie starts off with one of the characters listening to a memo of manifestations. As we hear this, we get s glimpse of her room and how it is set up, giving the audience the chance to create the character’s personality from visuals. We are then introduced to another character who is important to the story line. We create the message that the two characters are very close friends and therefore, understand that this story will be about them. 

Sources

The Art of the Scene: Greta Gerwig Discusses The Opening of Lady Bird. (2018, January 7). Awardsdaily. https://www.awardsdaily.com/2018/01/06/art-scene-greta-gerwig-discusses-opening-lady-bird/