Breaking Away (1979) is a critically acclaimed coming-of-age film that won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The story follows four working-class teenagers ("Cutters") in Bloomington, Indiana, who have just graduated high school and are navigating adulthood while facing tension with college students at Indiana University.
Dave’s passion for cycling is highlighted, especially the scene where he drafts behind a speeding semi-truck, a scene that represents his desire to move faster and further than his surroundings. subtitle Breaking Away
The film poignantly explores the struggle of youth in a small town trying to find their place, highlighting the pressure of shifting from adolescence to responsibility. Breaking Away (1979) is a critically acclaimed coming-of-age
The script is considered sharp, observant, and deeply moving. and deeply moving.