Section: School Screening

dir. Erlend E. Mo, Norway, Denmark, Sweden 2015, 29 min., 10+, film with Polish voiceover VENUE | DATE | TIME 12-year-old Vilde wants to become the first champion in the traditional folk dance “Halling”,  predominantly performed by men. Her greatest challenge isn’t the competition itself—she believes her strength and passion for dance and life will help her beloved…

dir. Milou Gevers, Netherlands 2023, 14 min., 10+, film with Polish voiceover VENUE | DATE | TIME Nights in tents, excursions, beautiful nature, fresh air. At first glance, it’s a typical summer idyll of a teenagers summer camp. However, in their daily activities, they are accompanied not only by peers but also by their parents. Well, actually, just one parent. Everyone here shares…

dir. Sara Kolster, Netherlands 2023, 60 min., 10+, film with Polish voiceover VENUE | DATE | TIME ‘We’ll all end up as a pile of worms,’ says the young protagonist of the film. At her school, the students know at least two people who have died. Both of them were their teachers. For such a small school, that’s a lot of farewells. This raises many questions…

dir. Mariusz Rusiński, Poland 2023, 30 min., 14+, film with subtitles in English VENUE | DATE | TIME Zuzia is a sensitive and artistically talented teenager. Her brother, the director of this film, uses the camera to observe how his younger sister struggles with drug addiction. But the lens not only focuses on her with scrutiny, but also with sensitivity it examines…

dir. Sarah Van Dale, Belgium 2023, 15 min., 12+, film with Polish voiceover VENUE | DATE | TIME Mona is extraordinary: she has a huge imagination that helps her navigate daily life in the world. Mona, like her brother, is also on the autism spectrum. However, she is extroverted while her brother is more introverted. They see the world in completely different ways.…

dir. Maija Hirvonen, Finland 2024, 75 min., 12+, film with Polish voiceover VENUE | DATE | TIME After watching a film about Greta Thunberg, teenage Aida feels inspired. She also wants to change the world for the better and take matters into her own hands. Aida is neuroatypical, which means that daily functioning can be a bit more complicated for…

dir. Kevin Macdonald, Ruhi Hamid, Great Britain, Qatar, Portugal 2023, 34 min., 14+, film with Polish subtitles VENUE | DATE | TIME The melodies fell silent when the Taliban took over Afghanistan. Playing music became prohibited, and even death penalties were threatened for it. Young girls who played together at a music school must confront its closure.…

dir. Ewa Martynkien, Wojciech Szczupak, Poland 2022, 17 min., 10+ VENUE | DATE | TIME Pinki waits patiently for someone to give him a home. He is calm but can’t contain his excitement whenever the prospect of a walk arises. With his wise eyes, he observes the changes happening around him. His skills and character traits are evaluated. Pinki is a dog who simply…

dir. Lotte Salomons, Netherlands 2023, 7 min., 10+, film with Polish voiceover VENUE | DATE | TIME Who hasn’t been afraid of the monster under the bed? The heroines of the film decide to confront their difficult emotions, aided by drawing the monster. All three friends have moved with their families from countries currently at war: Myanmar, Iraq, and Afghanistan.…

dir. Katarzyna Lesisz, Poland 2018, 18 min., 10+ VENUE | DATE | TIME Wiktor, who is 12 years old, attends the Ballet School in Bytom. Soon, he will have a promotional concert for which he needs to prepare diligently. The event involves not only teachers but also families. Wiktor dreams of his father attending the concert, who emigrated from Poland for work…