The 1991 Belgian film (released in English as Puberty: Sexual Education for Boys and Girls ) is a 28-minute documentary produced by Studio Landstar Films. Directed by Ronald Deronge and written by André Singelijn, it was designed as an instructional tool for youth transitioning into puberty. Core Themes and Educational Objectives
The year 1991 was a unique moment in the history of sexual education. The HIV/AIDS epidemic was a decade old but still dominating public health messages. The internet, as we know it, did not exist. Teenagers learned about sex from school textbooks, VHS tapes, illustrated pamphlets, and awkward conversations in locker rooms. The 1991 Belgian film (released in English as
Sexuele Voorlichting: Navigating the 1991 Puberty & Sexual Education Film for Boys and Girls The HIV/AIDS epidemic was a decade old but
The film concludes with an unsimulated sex scene between a young adult couple. This scene is used as a practical demonstration to explain the mechanics of sexual intercourse and how it can lead to pregnancy. Importantly, the film also covers various methods of birth control. Sexuele Voorlichting: Navigating the 1991 Puberty & Sexual