'And Their Children After Them' Explores Youth and Class Struggles in 1990s France

The Boukherma brothers adapt Nicolas Mathieu's novel into a cinematic portrayal of adolescence and social divides at the Venice Film Festival.

The film follows three teenagers over four summers in a declining French steel town.
Anthony, a working-class boy, navigates first love and racial tensions with Hacine, a Moroccan peer.
The story emphasizes the enduring impact of family dynamics and socio-economic background.
The Boukherma brothers draw on their own experiences and American cinema influences.
Soundtrack features 1990s hits, enhancing the film's nostalgic and emotional depth.