These films were widely regarded as the gold standard for comprehensive sex education and were distributed internationally (often dubbed in English as "The Changes," "Growing Up," or "Sexual Education for Boys and Girls").
Puberty Milestones: Detailed sections on menstruation for girls and ejaculation for boys.
1. Production and IntentProduced by Studio Landstar Films in Belgium, this 1991 documentary was intended as a pedagogical tool for preteens and adolescents entering puberty. Unlike many educational films of the era that relied on diagrams or "line drawings," this production used real-life footage to illustrate biological and sexual development. These films were widely regarded as the gold
💡 Talk to someone you trust.
💡 Don’t compare your timeline to a movie plot.
💡 Puberty is awkward. Love is complicated. Both are easier when you’re informed.
Cast: Features amateur actors including Hielde Daems (Els) and Willem Geyseghem (Jan), who provide the narrative voices. You can view more details on the full cast and crew on The Movie Database. " "Growing Up
Cast and Crew: The documentary features Hielde Daems and Willem Geyseghem and was written by André Singelijn.
Educational Intent: The film aims to provide scientifically accurate information to help young people understand their bodies and make informed choices. Production and Reception These films were widely regarded as the gold
Controversy: Other viewers find the level of explicit child nudity disturbing or unnecessary for a pedagogical tool.