The Cormorants (2016)

Plot

Matteo and Samuele, now twelve, navigate a summer filled with riverbanks, forests, and shopping malls. Yet, this season feels markedly different. Their playful escapades lose their charm as they transition from innocent games to profound discoveries and life lessons. As they explore their surroundings, the essence of their friendship and the innocence of childhood confront the inevitable shifts brought on by time. This poignant narrative captures the bittersweet essence of growing up and the inevitable changes in both their bond and the world around them.