secondary schools:  grades I–IV

We Are Fire! (Draw for Change)
dir. Karen Vázquez Guadarrama | Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, USA, Luxemburg 2023 | 52 min. | film with Polish subtitles

The film’s protagonist is a young artist and illustrator who uses her art to express rebellion against the increasingly dangerous reality for women in Mexico.

Topics covered in the film: violence against women, aggression, patriarchy, sexual violence, rebellion, protests, art, solidarity, hope

| Warning! The film includes strong language and scenes of violence. |

Echo
dir. Emi Buchwald | Poland 2023 | 20 min. | film with Polish subtitles

Ania and Bartek are two teenagers breaking through the universal barriers of shame. Struggling with speech disorders and isolation within their community, they attend therapy to embark on a journey of self-acceptance. Through dance and singing, they explore their identities, sharing their deepest emotions. Together, they take a courageous step to prove their worth to themselves and embrace self-love. Echo is a black-and-white story infused with vibrant emotions, resonating with the most delicate aspects of the human soul.

Topics covered in the film: self-acceptance, therapy, speech disorders, growing up, shame, social rejection