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Whether you like it or not, it’s time to grow up. And maybe it’s also time to learn to appreciate being alive on this planet and all the beautiful people on it. One of the best discoveries from the 2026 Berlin Film Festival (so far) is a little indie film from Scotland called Sunny Dancer made by young filmmaker George Jaques. This coming-of-age story following teens at a summer camp is actually way more than just another summer camp film – it’s also a cancer comedy that celebrates joy & love above all. Last year I wrote about the indie film subgenre of cancer comedies in my review of the documentary film Andre is an Idiot (it’s also really good). It’s actually quite useful and good to use comedy to deal with the unrelenting horribleness of cancer. The right filmmaker with the right vision can craft an unforgettably touching story utilizing comedy even when it involves cancer & terminal illness. Sunny Dancer is one of the best coming-of-age films I’ve seen in a while – a near perfect summer camp comedy that is as unique and refreshing as it is funny and endearing. // Continue Reading ›
