My Life as a Dog (1985)
My Life as a Dog is a 1985 Swedish drama film directed by Lasse Hallström. It follows the story of a 12-year-old boy named Ingemar, who is sent to live with his uncle in a small Swedish town. The film is a coming-of-age story that follows Ingemar as he navigates the complexities of growing up and learning to accept the world around him.
One of the most memorable aspects of the film is its frank and honest portrayal of sexuality. The film deals with the subject of sexuality in a mature and thoughtful way, without shying away from the awkwardness and confusion that comes with it.
The film opens with a scene of Ingemar and his friend, Saga, playing a game of “doctor” in which they explore each other’s bodies. This scene is a powerful reminder of the innocence of childhood and the curiosity that comes with it.
The film also features a scene in which Ingemar and Saga explore each other’s bodies in a more intimate way. This scene is a powerful reminder of the awkwardness and confusion that comes with exploring one’s sexuality.
The film also features a scene in which Ingemar and Saga kiss for the first time. This scene is a powerful reminder of the beauty and innocence of first love.
Overall, My Life as a Dog is a powerful and honest exploration of sexuality and growing up. The film does not shy away from the awkwardness and confusion that comes with exploring one’s sexuality, but instead embraces it and shows that it is a normal part of growing up. The film is a powerful reminder of the beauty and innocence of first love and the importance of being honest and open about one’s sexuality.
A little girl tells a boy that she hasn't wear her short and he sleeps on her but her father caught them and he runs away.
In one scene a boy sticks his penis in a bottle to demonstrate how to impregnate a girl, the scene goes on for more than a minute. It is only shown at angles that obscure any real nudity, but the details of the situation are discussed for some time.
An old man has a young boy read a lingerie catalog to him, pictures of women in lingerie can be seen.
A woman undresses to her underwear and is chased into the bedroom by her husband who barks at her like a dog.
At a glass factory, a man makes a glass vase with gigantic breasts on it.
A boy sneaks around an artist's studio and manages to view a nude model as she is posing through a window on the roof. We see her full frontal nudity for a very brief moment.
A pubescent boy opens his dress shirt in front of an equally young boy and asks him to wrap a bandage around his chest to flatten what he considers developing breasts. Later in the story after some time has passed, he shows his breasts to him, stating that they have grown. He asks whether he has grown also, implicit referring to his genitals, and when he refuses to answer he wrestles with him in an attempt to find out, but gives up, nothing more is seen.