Wild Reeds (1994)

Sex in southwest France in 1962, Andre Techine's award-winning film Wild Reed's is a poignant coming-of-age story about four young teenagers awakening to love in a nation torn apart by war. This bittersweet tale delves in to the life of Francois, a sensitive young man uncertain of his sexuality as he finds himself more attracted to his classmate Serge, than his platonic girlfriend Maite. An older boy, Henri, finds himself drawn into the circle, further complicating relationships. Through their passage into adulthood, the four experience a series of sexual and political conflicts as they explore the mysteries of the human heart.