In the list of nominees for the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards in 2024, a film called "Diary of a Youth" has attracted everyone's attention. This film, produced by Er Dongsheng and directed by newcomer director Zhuo Yiqian, not only topped the list of nominees, but also won 12 nominations including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay, and also won a whopping 8 on DoubanA high score of 6. This is undoubtedly a masterpiece worth looking forward to.
"Youth Diary" takes adolescent depression and original family trauma as the theme, and through the form of diary, the two memories are skillfully connected together, and the eternal subject of growth trauma and self is deeply explored. The film focuses on the special group of teenagers, and depicts their inner struggles and pains, as well as the injuries and influences they have suffered in their original families, with real and delicate brushstrokes.
In this film, we can see the impact of depression on adolescents and the profound impact that trauma from their family of origin can have on them. The impact is not limited to the individual, but extends to the entire family and society. Through this film, we were able to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of adolescent mental health and how to create a healthier and more positive environment for adolescents to grow up.
In addition to its profound subject matter, the film's production team is also a highlight. As the producer, Er Dongsheng injected rich experience and quality assurance into this film. The rookie director Zhuo Yiqian vividly presents the story in the script with his unique perspective and talent. In addition, Lu Zhenye, Zheng Zhongji, Chen Hanna, Wei Luosha, Huang Zile and other leading actors also added a lot of highlights to the film.
Of course, "Diary of a Youth" is not flawless. While the theme of in-depth **, the film may be a little stiff or unnatural in its treatment of some plots. But overall, the film is still a work well worth watching. It not only allows us to re-examine the important issue of adolescent mental health, but also makes us think about how to better care for and support adolescents in the family and society.
In the days to come, "Youth Diary" is expected to become a classic, leading us to explore the topic of adolescent mental health in depth. I hope that this film can arouse more people's attention and attention to the mental health of teenagers, and let us work together to create a healthier and more positive environment for teenagers to grow up.