For the second year running, a group of 4th and 5th grade cinephiles took on the role of program curator. The student committee saw, discussed and selected the 6 films of the unit, which touch on a wide range of topics from bullying to nutrition.
● 79'
Justine, 12, firmly believes that she will be happier once her parents are divorced. The catch? They have no plans to do so.
● Sandrine Brodeur-Desrosiers
● 88'
● Canada
Shy, deaf Jamie (12) moves to the boarding school for the deaf to start her new school. She is reluctant to make new friends. When she is suddenly unable to go home at the weekend, an unexpected plan develops with her bold classmate Imane (13).
● Nicole van Kilsdonk
● 91'
● Netherlands
INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP ON TRANSLATION
‘And Suddenly Everyone Speaks Greek…’
for children 10+
● 90'
After escaping school bullies, ten-year-old Jack meets the enigmatic Mr. Penhaligan, who gifts him a set of magical markers. To Jack’s amazement, whatever he draws comes to life.
● Jason Branagan
● 16'
● Ireland
Ruben and Asïr, two great friends, meet every afternoon to play soccer in a car scrapyard. One day like any other, Ruben waits for his friend, with the surprise that he has been beaten up because of racism. The unconditional support that Rubén offers to Asïr reflects the purest friendship, although the worst is yet to come.
● Miguel Angel Ferrer
● 8΄
● Spain
Edgar’s ordinary life is disrupted by a newborn calf he sees on a tourist trip to a slaughterhouse. He takes it home after finding out that the calf would become a schnitzel
● Filip Diviak
● 8΄
● Czech Republic