Chenghua, aged 9, is preparing a school project on space travel with her best friend. She cannot find enough time to do this as she is constantly asked to translate for her parents. They do not speak French and are dependent on their child; they do not realize that they are placing too heavy a weight on her young shoulders. Chenghua can take no more and tries to break free from her family. Her desire for space and natural enthusiasm will help her take those steps.
● Noémi Gruner, Séléna Picque
● 26'
● France
Wild Housemates is based on an African tale «The Goat and the Tiger» and offers in a fun way a touching lesson on friendship and coexistence.
● Armelle Mercat-Junot
● 15’
● France
Paolo Piangino is a very happy man – because he can cry. He cries about stories with a sad ending and about stories with a happy ending. Paolo’s tears make other people happy, too: They can pick Paolo’s happiness like flowers. But they cannot hold on to it.
● Thorsten Droessler, Manuel Schroeder
● 14’
● Germany, Switzerland, Czechia
9-year-old Babs hates meat and loves summer holidays, for which she is preparing until her plans are upset by the arrival of her grandfather from America. She and her best friend think he's an outsider, until he gives his granddaughter a little piglet as a present for her birthday. Bubs will love the little animal unconditionally and they become inseparable friends.
● Mascha Halberstad
● 73’
● The Netherlands
A unique look at near and far corners of the planet through 6 short films for children aged 10 and above, with Greek subtitles.
● 80'
A programme of short films selected by children for children aged 10 and over.
● 68'
In 2050, Earth has become a dry and desolate place. Fighter pilot Nova is forced to travel back in time to prevent a devastating environmental disaster.
● Maurice Trouwborst
● 86’
● The Netherlands
Within Roma communities, it is common for children to drop out of school at the age of 13 to get married. But this is not the case for the children of the first Roma Robotics team of the “Lighthouse of the World”, who managed to travel to the USA, finish school and change their lives forever.
● Aggelos Tsaousis
● 115’
● Greece