Eleven-year-old Lotte was diagnosed with cancer a year ago, and since then, her life has revolved around hospitals, radiation treatments, and chemotherapy.
● Kim Faber
● 17’
● Netherlands
For the third year in a row, a group of cinephile students from the second and third grades of middle school is taking on the role of program curator. The student committee watched, discussed, and selected seven films for the lineup, covering a wide range of topics from autism to the first kiss
● 98'
The Festival is collaborating with the Hellenic Film Academy for a special screening of Greek short films aimed at a teenage audience, featuring emerging, award-winning filmmakers. A discussion will follow, addressing the films and the important themes they explore.
Did you know the city is full of critters? Vimse and a gang of curious kids dive into a wild city adventure-from sneaky bugs under the cobblestones to speedy squirrels in the trees.
● Emil Nørgaard Munk
● 5’
● Denmark
Toni grows oranges. He loves them, they are his treasure.
● Alexandre Athané
● 14’
● France, Poland
10-year-old Jason, who is autistic, needs the routines he has set up and that are non-negotiable. His dad Mirco and his mom Fatime have both worked a lot to keep things together but Jason’s special situation is a challenge for the young family. When it is suggested to the family that Jason should transfer to a special needs school, Mirco faces a challenge: He makes his son promise to find a favorite soccer club with him.
● Marc Rothemund
● 109'
● Germany
Rosi has the perfect life in Suriname: she lives in a beautiful house, she has lots of friends and a passion for football. Until she has to move to the Netherlands and everything changes. Thanks to her new best friend Jitte, she is selected for the girls’ football team at her new school. However, not everyone welcomes her with open arms, as her obvious talent puts the other players’ backs up. Can Rosi realise her dream of getting into the Dutch national team without putting her new friendships at risk?
● Raymond Grimbergen
● 90'
● the Netherlands
New in town, 11-year-old Hania is bullied for believing in pixies.
● Krzysztof Komander
● 95’
● Poland, Czech Republic