What Can I Expect in Adolescence?
Experiential educational workshop for children aged 9 - 12 and their parents
● 90'
In one of Aesop’s fables, a crow is searching for water. It spies a pitcher— but the water inside is beyond its reach.
● Irida Zhonga
● 5’
● Netherlands, USA
Max, a 12-year-old entrepreneur is forced to close his business operated from his garage and move with his father to a remote village in the countryside. When Max discovers chickens in the old, abandoned barn of his cousin Charles, he sees an opportunity to start a business. The two acolytes join forces with Alice, a young YouTuber known for her market gardening videos, and embark on the creation of a farm of 500 laying hens.
● Sébastien Gagn
● 89'
● Canada
Amanda is reluctantly tasked with taking special care of her new classmate, Lars, who has Down syndrome. To her surprise, Amanda and Lars develop a unique friendship. But in her struggle to fit in, Amanda ends up betraying Lars, causing her to lose both him and her other friends. In her quest for forgiveness, Amanda must find the courage to stand out and be true to herself.
● Eirik Sæter Stordahl
● 89’
● Norway
Is it true that cinema began as a game? Absolutely! Children will explore the devices that gave birth to cinema, create optical games, and design images that come to life! Through play, they'll learn the fundamentals of animation techniques, and by the end of the workshop, they’ll be able to take their creations home with them.
● 90'
Transitions. Physical, emotional, social. Adolescence marks the shift from childhood to the adult world, creating a "quake" for the entire family, but it doesn’t have to be daunting! Drawing inspiration from the short film "Yuck!" (2024) and utilizing educational videos from the organization "As Aido," children and parents will delve into the significant changes that adolescence brings, engage in open discussions, and discover strategies to navigate these changes with confidence.
● 90'