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Ramsey: 21 Was My Chance for Teen Rebellion
15 Aug
Summary
- Bella Ramsey never experienced teenage rebellion due to early adult roles.
- A new film offered Ramsey a chance to experience teenage freedom at 21.
- The film explores themes of grief, loss, and supporting young people.
Bella Ramsey, known for early roles in Game of Thrones, feels they missed out on a typical teenage, rebellious phase due to working with adults from a young age. Now 21, Ramsey describes their role in the film 'Sunny Dancer' as a chance to finally experience teenage freedom, calling it both brilliant and liberating.
The film, 'Sunny Dancer,' centers on a young cancer survivor attending a summer camp. It is deeply personal for director George Jaques, whose mother was diagnosed with cancer when he was 15. Jaques worked with the Teenage Cancer Trust to ensure authenticity, meeting with young survivors and parents who had lost children.
Both Ramsey and Jaques advocate for better societal support for those experiencing grief, noting the British tendency to downplay loss and return to work quickly. Ramsey advises young people against trying to fit in, emphasizing self-acceptance. Jaques adds that societal pressure on young people to be resilient should be re-evaluated, suggesting a shift away from criticism.
