Synopsis
Favoriten is one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in Vienna and the starting point of Ruth Beckermann’s latest documentary, in which she accompanies a class of pupils from the age of seven to ten. Their ambitious teacher, Ilkay, is determined to create an inclusive, supportive and safe environment for the kids. The majority of children don’t speak German at home, some families are wounded by war experience and many face discrimination. Despite few resources from the educational system, Ilkay gently navigates her class through daily adventures, defeats and victories. The result is an astonishingly cheerful portrait of a small community mirroring the complexities of contemporary European society. The film is an ode to childhood, celebrating the work of educators and lifelong learning in and outside the classroom.
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Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 2024 generic
- Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema 2024 generic
- CPH:DOX 2024 generic
- Doclisboa International Film Festival 2024 generic - Da Terra à Lua
- Festival du Nouveau Cinéma 2024 - International Panorama
- Hong Kong International Film Festival 2024 generic - Firebird Awards: Documentary Competition ★ Firebird (Documentary) winner
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2024 generic - Horizonty
- São Paulo International Film Festival 2024 generic
- Stockholm International Film Festival 2024 generic - Stockholm Documentary Competition
- Viennale 2024 generic - Award winners ★ Vienna Film Award, Special Jury Award
Identifiers & sources
| Wikidata | Q124334371 |
| IMDb | tt31015543 |
| TMDB | 940770 |
