Why are cinephiles pivoting toward French teen media? Three reasons:

If you're looking for more recent teen films that might be categorized under the interests you've listed, here are a few:

Directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, this black-and-white masterpiece isn't just about teens; it is the definitive voice of frustrated French youth. Following Vinz, Hubert, and Saïd over 24 hours, it captures the "video teenage" energy of the Parisian suburbs. It is raw, angry, and visually stunning.