Blu-ray Review – You Are Not Alone

1978's "You Are Not Alone" is a coming-of-age story that intends to get up close and personal with its cast of adolescents. The Danish production means to be warm and sensitive to the needs of the characters, approaching juvenile concerns with a certain authenticity, which makes for a few interesting scenes of conflict. Directors Ernst Johansen and Lasse Nielsen aren't too concerned about a plot for the endeavor, which moves leisurely throughout a boarding school for boys, picking up on developing situations and feelings. "You Are Not Alone" is a decidedly European film, making it specialized work for a specific audience, and while it feels a tad meandering at times, it does create some intimate spaces of anxiety and connection to explore. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com