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Childhood 2.0(en)

For the first time in history, mental illness and suicide have become one of the greatest threats to school-aged children. Many parents still view dangers as primarily physical and external, but they’re missing the real danger: kids spending more time online and less time engaging in real life, free play, and autonomy. What are the effects on the next generation's mental, physical, and spiritual health? Childhood was more or less unchanged for millennia, but this is Childhood 2.0.

Rom Boys: 40 Years of Rad(en)

When a tragedy strikes the worlds most unique skate park, a dogged group of old school skaters, BMXers and street artists team up to fight for its survival.

In Zainab's Heaven(fa)

A Hazara film director follows a gravestone maker, a water girl and a man who buried his limb, as their daily lives unfold in a graveyard.

Young Kids, Hard Time(en)

Young Kids Hard Time explores the story of young children sentenced to adult prison for decades, through the eyes of 12-year old Paul Gingerich and 15-year old Colt Lundy, both serving 30 years in adult prison for killing Colt's stepdad.

PHOENIX(de)

Odyssey(en)

Six California kids test their brains and talents against students in Odyssey of the Mind, a problem-solving competition requiring mechanical, creative and intellectual skills. With little money and zero adult participation, the teens build a robot to tell a story about bullying, exclusion and mental health. But how does their solution measure up?

A Cat And Dog Life(xx)

Dogs and cats go on show at two princely London venues – among them some of the fluffiest kittens London is ever likely to see.

The Village Pet(xx)

Billy the pet seal adapts to village life in Wereham, Norfolk.

Pour de vrai, pour de faux(fr)

Mrs. Iran's Husband(fa)

Gender apartheid is front and centre in this pointed exploration of family and labour in Iran. Sultan Mohammad proposes taking a third wife as a way to maintain and expand his free labour force, to the consternation of his current wives.

Children in Naturism(en)

Interviews and discussions about children in naturism.

Hitchin. Honouring the Brave(xx)

Victims of a tragic air crash are honoured in a sombre military funeral procession through the streets of Hitchin.

Broadstairs and Margate Items(xx)

The Thanet coast featuring boat rides, horses and family outings.

Education Week(xx)

Young scholars get busy for Newcastle-on-Tyne's 'Education Week' in the tour of Tyneside classrooms.

Trip to Hilsea Lido(xx)

Large numbers of children and adults can be seen enjoying themselves, splashing about in the water or diving from the high-boards.

New Hope(id)

A short documentary around a kindergarten teacher at Kuncup Harapan, Yogyakarta.

Comprehensive School(en)

The joys of 1960s modern education - as seen at a not-exactly-typical local comp.

Heart(es)

Yollotl connects the past and the present through a love story inspired by Mesoamerican mythology and testimonials from children who live in the Mayan rainforest. A story in Nahuatl and a ritual song accompanies the journey through the interior of ancient trees to the universe.

If This Street Were Mine(pt)

This documentary portrays the imaginary of poor children about their daily experiences. Between the street, the school and family, they build a safe place, despite the violence.

The Dream of a Horse(fa)

In a mountainous but extremely green landscape goats jump over the rocks and laughing children run after them. In this paradise on earth, nomadic families have found their temporary home. From one of these families comes a teenage girl, Shahnaz. The girl should be getting married soon, but her thoughts are focused on the world of literature.