elementary schools: grades IV–VIII

Giovanni and the Water Ballet
dir. Astrid Bussink | the Netherlands 2014 | 17 min. | film with Polish voice-over

Ten-year-old Giovanni dreams of becoming the first boy to compete in the Netherlands synchronized swimming championships. He has just one exam left — in four weeks.

Topics covered in the film: gender equality, gender stereotypes, first love, dreams, goals, relationships, sports, perseverance

Dancing for You
dir. Erlend E. Mo | Norway, Denmark, Sweden 2015 | 29 min. | film with Polish voice-over

Twelve-year-old Vilde wants to become the first female champion of halling, a traditional folk dance primarily performed by men.

| Warning! The film addresses the topic of the grandfather’s illness and death, along with the associated sadness. |

Topics covered in the film:

Tańczę dla ciebie
dir. Katarzyna Lesisz | Poland 2018 | 18 min.

Wiktor is 12 years old and studies at the Ballet School in Bytom. Soon, he will have a promotional concert that he needs to prepare for diligently. Wiktor dreams of having his father, who emigrated from Poland for work, attend the concert.

Topics covered in the film: gender stereotypes, family, father and son, difficult relationships, longing, intergenerational connections, dance, passion, childhood