Selena (14) plays football as the only girl on a boys' team. Her teammates see her as one of the boys. When a new girl joins the team, the dynamic in the group begins to change. Selena does everything she can to protect her position within the group.
● Catherina Iosifidis
● 12’
● the Netherlands
This Is Your Captain Speaking is a short fiction film about ten-year-old Asare. To prevent his music teacher Seydou from being sent out of the country, he tries to adopt him. Asare himself has been adopted and he can stay, then that will probably also apply to Seydou, right?
● Idriss Nabil
● 24’
● the Netherlands
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
