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201989 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

The Boy Factory

201989 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Teenage boys in France train at technical colleges to become foundry workers and mechanics while confronting societal expectations of masculinity.

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Hélène Milano

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Teenage boys in France train at technical colleges to become foundry workers and mechanics while confronting societal expectations of masculinity.

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Hélène Milano

Hélène Milanodirector

Hélène Milano

Hélène Milanowriter

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Teenage boys attend technical colleges across France, training to become foundry workers and mechanics. Under the guidance of instructors, they pursue their education while managing personal relationships and romantic interests. The film shows how these young men grapple with societal expectations of masculinity. It presents their dreams and challenges as they seek to define their identities in a changing environment. Directed by Hélène Milano, the documentary runs for 89 minutes.

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