School Programme Guide: Grades K – 8
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School Programme Guide: Grades K – 8
School Programme Guide: Grades K – 8 ®/™ Toronto International Film Festival Inc. A Note from TIFF Kids Festival Programming From April 7 to 19 at TIFF Bell Lightbox, the TIFF Kids International Film Festival™ brings the world of cinema to Toronto’s young audiences, along with an exciting lineup of filmmakers, guests, interactive activities, and films created by young people. Celebrating 18 years of the best in children’s cinema from across the globe, the TIFF Kids School Programme offers a diverse selection of feature films, documentaries, and short-film programmes that foster creativity, develop media literacy skills, and encourage critical thinking in areas including diversity, social justice, and equity. A field trip to the TIFF Kids Festival offers: • More than a day at the movies. Films are selected with an educational goal in mind. Grade recommendations will guide educators in selecting screenings for their students. Accompanying educator resources connect the films screened at the TIFF Kids Festival with Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, bringing the experience back to the classroom. • A full day of learning. Films are scheduled to allow teachers to easily plan a full-day field trip by attending two films, or one film and a guided tour of our interactive new-media exhibition, digiPlaySpace™. • Films from over 35 countries. Students can see films that may represent their own cultural heritage, and learn about customs and traditions that are new to them. Many of these international films will screen in Toronto only at the TIFF Kids Festival. • Post-screening discussions with filmmakers and guest experts. Whenever possible, the TIFF Kids Festival includes post-screening discussions with filmmakers and special guests to further explore a film’s ideas, themes, storytelling techniques, and more. At the TIFF Kids Festival, real and fictional stories come to life on screen, offering students the opportunity to see the world through the lens of other young people’s hopes, dreams, and challenges—and to learn something new about themselves in the experience. We look forward to seeing you and your students at this year’s TIFF Kids International Film Festival! 1 Attending the TIFF Kids International Film Festival Prices Lunch space Film tickets: $8/person Lunch space can be reserved digiPlaySpace tickets: $8/person (Members get in free!) in advance for classes booked for more than one activity or Make it a Combo! screening at the TIFF Kids Festival. Pair a TIFF Kids Festival film with a visit to digiPlaySpace: $13/person Space is limited, and allocated on NOTE: One complimentary supervisor ticket will be issued for every 10 paid admissions. All prices include HST. Prices are subject to service fees. a first-come, first-served basis. Please submit requests to [email protected]. TIFF prefers Visa. How to make a school booking Phone: 416-599-TIFF or 1-888-599-8433 Press 1 for school bookings Acquiring financial assistance The TIFF Pocket Fund is a subsidy initiative created to ensure that children from all circumstances Email: [email protected] have the opportunity to enjoy the educational and cultural Payment options include cash, all major credit cards, or school experiences offered by TIFF. cheque. Full payment is due upon arrival. For application information Tickets for the school programme are issued at the Steve & Rashmi Gupta Box Office on the day of your visit. Educators and/or supervisors are responsible for checking in with the box office prior to the screening’s scheduled start time. Educators and supervisors are responsible for distributing tickets to their students. Please note that all screenings must begin on time; educators should allot extra contact [email protected] or visit tiff.net/pocketfund. TIFF gratefully acknowledges the Slaight Family Foundation, and the many other philanthropic donors who have donated gifts to the TIFF Kids International Film Festival and to our youth learning and outreach programmes. time for ticket pickup. Address: TIFF Bell Lightbox Reitman Square 350 King Street West Toronto, Ontario M5V 3X5 2 Educators and Supervisors All educators and/or supervisors will receive a supervisor badge upon arrival at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Please wear the badge at all times and ensure it is returned to the theatre staff before you leave. Supervisors are responsible for: • Ensuring appropriate conduct from students • Monitoring students' whereabouts at all times • Monitoring students who leave the premises individually or in groups • Ensuring students are never unaccompanied or unsupervised while on the premises • Notifying the box office at 416-599-TIFF in the event of an emergency or potential late arrival At no time can a TIFF Volunteer or staff member take on the responsibilities of a school supervisor. While the TIFF team will ensure that both students and supervisors have a pleasant experience, Volunteers cannot supervise groups or individual students at any time, nor can they under any circumstances be left alone with a student (e.g., escorting students to the washroom). Booking Policies 1. A reservation confirmation form must be signed and returned to TIFF Learning by the educator who has booked the tickets. If the completed form has not been returned by the specified date, TIFF Learning reserves the right to release the reservation. 2. In the event of cancellation, TIFF Learning must receive written notice no fewer than 10 school days before the scheduled screening/digiPlaySpace visit or a minimum of 50% of the estimated total will be charged. Cancellation due to severely inclement weather or force majeure is exempt. 3. TIFF recognizes that class attendance fluctuates. The final fee will be calculated based on the total number of students present or 50% of the estimated total (as indicated on the confirmation form), whatever is greater. Payment is due in full at the time of ticket pickup. Any additional questions can be directed to [email protected]. 3 Jump Cuts and Young People’s Juries Jump Cuts Young Filmmakers Showcase Jump Cuts presents short films created for young people, by young people. This exciting event gathers the best work from Ontario students in grades 4–8, highlighting their creativity, originality, and unique vision. All entries must be received no later than 5pm on February 27, 2015. To submit your film, please visit tiff.net/jumpcuts. 2015 Jump Cuts Young Filmmakers Showcase School Screenings Grades 4–6 Friday, April 17 10:00am Grades 7–8 Friday, April 17 12:30pm All Jump Cuts school screenings are followed by a Q&A session with the filmmakers. Prizes for the top films will be announced at the public awards ceremony on Sunday, April 19 at 3:15 pm. The 2014 Jump Cuts Prizes TVOKids Choice Award for Grades 4–6 The Frederick Simpson Award for Best Film, Grades 4–6 The Veronica Herman Award for Best Film, Grades 7 & 8 The Frederick Simpson and Veronica Herman Awards are generously supported by Garrett Herman. TIFF Kids Jury Awards As part of our commitment to engage children and youth in the critical discussion of films, TIFF Kids juries and audience awards provide a forum in which our youngest audiences’ voices can be heard. There are two feature-film juries representing two different age groups: Jury 1 for students aged 8–10; and Jury 2 for ages 11–13. Each jury selects a winning feature film. Additionally, one jury for students aged 9–13 selects a winning short film. The TIFF Kids Young People’s Juries Contest has closed for 2015. Please check back in Fall 2015 for contest details regarding the 2016 TIFF Kids International Film Festival. 4 N ST. CARLTO How to get to TIFF Bell Lightbox E ST. COLLEG RD ST. GERRA ST. YONGE A parking garage entrance is located on Widmer Street (the first NE ST. BAY ST. QUEEN T T. WES OND S CHURC EST E ST. W ID ADELA KING T T. WES KING S EW DR ST. AN WEST TON ST. ELLING W E ST. SIMCO T. JOHN S RST ST. BATHU ST. PETER RICHM Cost: OUR SHERB street west of TIFF Bell Lightbox). ST ST. WE H ST. QUEEN E OSGOOD ST. JARVIS Y AVE. RSIT UNIVE L ST. MCCAU A AVE. SPADIN Parking Garage DUNDAS EST S ST. W DUNDA K IC ST. PATR $12/day (Rates are subject to change. TIFF does not own or operate the parking facility.) UNION Please note: BAY ST. T. YORK S S LOWER IMCOE ST. ST ST. WE FRONT PR EX R INE D R GA AY SW ES RE O ESH LAK School buses are not permitted in the parking garage. ARD LEV BOU Y QUA ENS QUE By TTC TIFF Bell Lightbox is a short walk west of St. Andrew subway station, on the northwest corner of King and John Streets. The King streetcar runs both east and west and stops at John Street in front of TIFF Bell Lightbox. Please check in with a TIFF representative, who will greet you outside the building. By school bus TIFF Bell Lightbox is located at Reitman Square on the northwest corner of King and John Streets (350 King Street West). From the Gardiner Expressway From the 401 westbound: eastbound: • Take the Spadina Avenue exit • Turn left onto Lower Spadina Avenue • Turn right onto Adelaide Street West • Turn right onto John Street • Turn right onto King Street West • Take the 404 exit • Keep left and follow signs for Don Valley Parkway South/Downtown • Merge onto the Don Valley Parkway South • Take the Gardiner Expressway west • Take the Spadina Avenue exit • Turn right onto Spadina Avenue • Turn right onto Adelaide Street West • Turn right onto John Street • Turn right onto King Street West Please have your students remain seated on the bus and a TIFF representative will meet you. 5 Reading this guide Grade Recommendations Films with Readers All non-English-language films are presented in their original language with English subtitles All programmes are listed with grade recommendations; unless otherwise indicated. content advisories are noted where necessary. These At some screenings, subtitles recommendations are based on our experience and are read aloud by an knowledge, but we recognize that children respond to films experienced reader. in different ways. We leave the final decision to you and we Look for the encourage you to choose the films that you feel are most indicating which subtitled films suitable for your class. will be read aloud. reader icon Special Guests At TIFF Kids, we encourage dialogue about issues that are important to students. Special guests will introduce films and be available for question-and-answer sessions following select screenings. Please inquire upon booking. Visit tiff.net/kids for updates on our guests for 2015. 6 digiPlaySpace: Adventures in Interactive Learning digiPlaySpace is an interactive exhibition and playground Classes will be guided through located on the ground floor of TIFF Bell Lightbox. Now in its digiPlaySpace in a one-hour tour. fourth year, digiPlaySpace is bigger and better than ever: it Tours are available in French features new installations, learning-centric games, mobile or English. apps, creative tools, and production activities, all designed by Grade-appropriate learning acclaimed children’s artists from around the world. opportunities and curriculum digiPlaySpace is designed to promote students’ critical connections will be highlighted at each activity. Educators thinking and creative problem-solving, while supporting are provided with learning accessibility and different learning styles. resources to continue the learning in the classroom. Featured Installations Build-a-Bot Artist: Modular Robotics Incorporated Supported Curriculum: science, social studies, math, language, media literacy, the arts Use the innovative new MOSS Robotics system or digiPlaySpace favourite Cubelets to build a humongous hodgepodge of robots that drive, squiggle, crawl, bend, and glow! Forest Artists: Micah Scott and the New Media program at Ryerson University’s RTA School of Media Explore a luminous forest growing from floor to ceiling and navigate your way through twisting organic strands and interactive paths where bubbles of light slosh and flow, in this large-scale interactive light sculpture that encourages play, curiosity, and collaboration. Six-Forty by Four-Eighty Artists: Marcelo Coelho and Jamie Zigelbaum, with the assistance of Joshua Kopin Step into a screen and unleash your creativity with this new form of digital graffiti! Become part of the artwork as you use your body to rearrange and transfer colours across these incredibly smart pixels to create patterns and animations. Visitor Artist: Tangible Interaction Design Commissioned by TIFF for digiPlaySpace 2015 and the digiPlaySpace travelling exhibition, Visitor is an interactive interactive LED sculpture designed to elicit a sense of wonder and discovery through open-ended group play. 7 TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 FEATURES Maya the Bee Movie dir. Alexs Stadermann Australia/Germany, 2014 | 79 min. | English | G | Toronto Premiere Conformity rules in the beehive, but unlike her fellow worker bees Maya just can’t seem to find a way to do what she’s told, when she’s told. Her boundless curiosity and wonder continually put her at odds with the rest of the hive, and lead to a conflict with its strict royal advisor, Buzzlina. Fleeing on a journey of self-discovery with her best friend Willi in tow, Maya uncovers Buzzlina’s plot to steal the Queen’s royal jelly in order to frame the bees’ rivals, the hornets, and get them permanently banished from the meadow. Will Maya be able to save the hive before Buzzlina overthrows the Queen? This exciting adventure celebrates being true to oneself, even in the face of adversity. Thursday, April 16 10:30am Themes: acceptance, individuality, growing up, adventure Content Advisory: young bees get bumped and fall as they learn to fly, hornets and other animals may frighten the youngest viewers Pappu’s Path Pappu Ki Pugdandi dir. Seemaa Desai India, 2014 | 90 min. | Hindi w/ English subtitles | G | World Premiere Pappu, a nine-year-old boy from the hills above Manali, Northern India, transfers to a prestigious town school focused on English instruction. Struggling with the new language, teased by his peers and embarrassed by his house, his old friends, and his father— an out-of-work engineer who spends his days building toys and gadgets out of repurposed objects—the normally enthusiastic Pappu begins to withdraw at home and school. When a genie suddenly appears in his treehouse, Pappu believes his problems are solved—but the genie insists that the boy must rely not on magic, but his own inner strength. This heartwarming comedy demonstrates that there are no shortcuts when it comes to finding one’s own identity and a path to happiness. Themes: creative problem-solving, reusing/recycling, acceptance Content Advisory: children falling down a hill, physical fighting (comedic), bullying/teasing, magic, urination S H OWCAS I N G T H E WO R L D ’S B E ST F I L M S FO R C H I L D R E N Tuesday, April 7 12:15pm reader Tuesday, April 14 10:00am reader 8 TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 FEATURES A Little Game dir. Evan Oppenheimer USA, 2014 | 92 min. | English | G | International Premiere Happy at her New York City public school, 10-year-old Max reluctantly transfers to Blackstone Academy, an uptown private school, for the different opportunities it will provide. Yet she has difficulty fitting in; when one of her teachers suggests that she join the chess club, Max is so embarrassed about not knowing how to play that she leaves school. Walking home through Washington Square Park, she notices the chess games in progress and approaches the grumpy Norman in hopes of receiving a crash course. Norman grudgingly agrees to help Max, and sends her on a series of missions to find representations of each chess piece in her own life. The result is far more than a chess education, as Max learns to persevere and embrace change. Themes: chess, education, character development, strength, decision-making, family Content Advisory: death of a grandparent, grief (child continues to speak to deceased loved one), bullying Wednesday, April 8 12:15pm Friday, April 10 10:15am Wednesday, April 15 12:15pm Mr. Twister on Stage Mees Kees op de Planken dir. Barbara Bredero Netherlands, 2014 | 72 min. | Dutch w/ English subtitles | G | North American Premiere Themes: perseverance, intergenerational relationships, theatre Content Advisory: adults kissing, one instance of implied strong language (a rhyme is left unfinished), reference to digestive functions, repeated references to head lice S H OWCAS I N G T H E WO R L D ’S B E ST F I L M S FO R C H I L D R E N Mr. Twister may not yet be a certified teacher but the students of 6B love having him as a substitute while they prepare to take their qualification test and move on to high school. When the class is assigned to perform a play at the local retirement home, the students are unexcited—until Mr. Twister suggests they perform their own interpretation of the story. Everyone loves his idea except the author, Headmistress Dreus, who insists the class performs her beloved script the way she intended. With Mr. Twister’s position at risk, will the class—and the retirement-home residents—be able to save his job and restore the play they put so much work into? This tale of perseverance and intergenerational relationships demonstrates that sometimes the most important lessons are learned outside of the classroom. Thursday, April 9 10:15am Thursday, April 16 10:00am 9 TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 FEATURES Paper Planes dir. Robert Connolly Australia, 2014 | 96 min. | English | G | Official Selection, Toronto International Film Festival 2014 Following the death of his mother, 11-year-old Dylan is largely left to look after himself, as his dad is overcome with grief. After he unexpectedly wins a school paper-plane contest, Dylan dives into his new hobby and qualifies for the Australian national championships in Sydney. Motivated by his friendship with the Japanese junior champion Kimi—who teaches him that a paper plane should be as beautiful as it is fast and strong—Dylan earns a spot at the World Paper Plane Championships in Tokyo. As his friends, neighbours and eccentric grandfather work to raise funds for his trip, Dylan realizes he must accept his father’s sadness and commit to creating the most beautiful plane he can—whether it wins or loses. Themes: creativity, science, friendship, perseverance Content Advisory: discussion of parental death, children playing with fire and launching a rocket Tuesday, April 7 10:00am Thursday, April 9 12:15pm Thursday, April 16 10:00am T.I.M. dir. Rolf Van Eijk Netherlands, 2014 | 80 min. | Dutch w/ English subtitles | G | Toronto Premiere Bullied at school, 11-year-old Tibor can depend only on his outdated house robot T.I.M. (The Incredible Machine), who has been with him since he was young and shares stories of Tibor’s late mother. But T.I.M. is breaking down and can only be repaired by his creator, the elusive Hector Sammler. With only a crumpled photo of a lighthouse to guide them, Tibor and T.I.M. visit the robot’s previous owners to gather clues to Hector’s whereabouts. Along the way, they encounter Kiki, a young girl who gives Tibor the confidence he needs to continue on his quest and save his lifelong friend. Exploring themes of selfsacrifice and hope, this touching film will remind audiences of the true meaning of friendship. Themes: innovation, the future, friendship, technology, hope Content Advisory: bullying (verbal and physical), parental death discussed, child is chased by adults, individuals are threatened with an axe, adult is hit in the head with a rock, minimal strong language Wednesday, April 8 10:15am Friday, April 10 10:00am Friday, April 17 12:15pm Following the screening, a subject matter expert will be on hand to discuss the themes explored in the film. S H OWCAS I N G T H E WO R L D ’S B E ST F I L M S FO R C H I L D R E N 10 TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 FEATURES Labyrinthus dir. Douglas Boswell Belgium, 2014 | 95 min. | Dutch w/ English subtitles | PG | Official Selection, Toronto International Film Festival 2014 Fourteen-year-old Frikke is a good student, loyal to his friends, his family, and his beloved dog. Yet his life takes an unexpected turn when, on his way home from school, he discovers an odd-looking camera that transports its photographic subjects directly into the labyrinth of a mysterious videogame. Frikke begins to play and soon meets Nola, a girl trapped inside the game. As the pair work to escape the game’s villain—who has vowed to harm Nola if Frikke quits or loses—Frikke’s best friend Markus also appears in the labyrinth. Now Frikke must free his friends by solving the labyrinth’s secret code and finding its evil creator—but can he do it in time? Themes: perseverance, gaming, friendship, intrigue Content Advisory: limited strong language, threat of violence, depiction of urine Tuesday, April 7 9:45am Friday, April 17 9:45am Friday, April 17 9:45am Following the screening, a subject matter expert will be on hand to discuss the themes explored in the film. The Outlaw League La gang des hors-la-loi dir. Jean Beaudry Canada, 2014 | 90 min. | French w/ English subtitles | PG | Toronto Premiere Grieving the recent death of his father in a fishing accident, 12-year-old Nicolas finds a much-needed distraction—and an escape from family tensions—playing baseball with his friends. When the local playing field is selected to become their seaside town’s newest garbage dump, the children must band together to reclaim their beloved diamond. The tenacious Nicolas turns to his grandfather Jérémie, a former baseball coach, for help, but there’s another problem: Nicolas’ mother blames Jérémie for his father’s death, and Jérémie remains wracked with guilt, leading him to drink too much at times. This inspiring film demonstrates how forgiveness and understanding have the power to unite generations in overcoming practical challenges as well as profound traumas. Themes: sports, forgiveness, determination, civic action Content Advisory: smoking, consumption of alcohol, empty alcohol bottles, limited strong language, cultural stereotyping S H OWCAS I N G T H E WO R L D ’S B E ST F I L M S FO R C H I L D R E N Wednesday, April 8 10:00am Tuesday, April 14 10:15am Friday, April 17 12:30pm 11 TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 FEATURES Rainbow Dhanak dir. Nagesh Kukunoor India, 2015 | 103 min. | Hindi w/ English subtitles | PG | North American Premiere Orphaned siblings Pari and Chotu live with an aunt and uncle who are not always the best caregivers. Ten-year-old Pari assumes the role of mother, guide and best friend to her eight-year-old brother, who lost his eyesight when he was four. The only things the two disagree on are their favourite film stars: Pari’s hero is Shah Rukh Khan, while Chotu prefers Salman Khan. After spotting a poster of Shah promoting eye donation, Pari beleives she has found a way to restore Chotu’s eyesight. When they hear a rumour that the actor is filming in a neighbouring city, the children set out on a journey of hope that will change their lives forever. Themes: siblings, perseverance, film culture, journey Content Advisory: parental death discussed, adults smoking a hookah and drinking alcohol, sleeping pills administered to children without their knowledge, foul language, physical violence depicted and threatened, depiction of religious symbols, gun pointed at a person, children hitchhike Thursday, April 9 12:15pm Wednesday, April 15 9:45am The Island of Secrets dir. Taavi Vartia Finland/Greece, 2014 | 86 min. | Finnish, Greek w/ English subtitles | PG | International Premiere Afraid of the ocean, 14-year-old Toni is less than enthusiastic about spending his vacation in the Greek Islands with his newly blended family. It’s bad enough that he doesn’t get along with his stepmother, but he finds his younger stepbrothers, Aleksi and Veeti, just plain annoying. It’s only when he meets Adriana, a gifted free-diver, that he begins to open up about his feelings. When Toni realizes that a group of dangerous smugglers are transporting national treasures from an underwater cave and are forcing Adriana to help them, the boys must put aside their differences in order to save her. Can Toni overcome his greatest fear—and accept the help of his stepbrothers—before it’s too late? Themes: family, history, mystery, travel Content Advisory: presence of guns, kidnapping, limited use of strong language, young people in bathing suits at the beach S H OWCAS I N G T H E WO R L D ’S B E ST F I L M S FO R C H I L D R E N Wednesday, April 8 12:45pm Thursday, April 16 12:30pm 12 TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 FEATURES Operation Arctic Operasjon Arktis dir. Grethe Bøe-Waal Norway, 2014 | 89 min. | Norwegian w/ English subtitles | PG | Toronto Premiere Children of parents in the military, thirteen-year-old Julia and her eight-year-old twin siblings, Ida and Sindre, move to a new town with their mother while their father is on assignment. When Sindre gets into a fight at his new school, the twins run off to the nearby army base, with Julia hot on their heels. Desperate to see their father in southern Norway, Ida and Sindre stow away on a helicopter along with a reluctant Julia, but the helicopter is ordered to change course and the children find themselves accidentally left behind on uninhabited Halvmåneøy (Half Moon Island) in Arctic Norway instead. Faced with bitter cold, storms, starvation, and wild animals, can Julia use her resourcefulness to keep her siblings alive? Themes: family, friendship, bullying, perseverance, environment Content Advisory: use of guns for survival and protection, wild animals exhibiting threatening behaviour, fire, some scenes may frighten young children Friday, April 10 12:30pm Monday, April 13 9:45am Opposite Field dir. Jay Shapiro USA, 2012 | 115 min. | English, Luganda w/English subtitles | PG | Canadian Premiere Filmed over three years, director Jay Shapiro’s documentary follows a baseball team from Kampala, Uganda as they struggle to become the first African club in history to qualify for the Little League World Series. Coach George Mukhobe and his group of preteen hopefuls are more than just a sports team: off the field, they come together to offer one another support and encouragement in their home and school lives. When the team hosts the Pearl of Africa Series and faces competition from Langley, British Columbia, the true pride that they hold for their country is revealed. Throughout their journey, the boys forge friendships and a greater understanding of each other as they quash stereotypes and overcome cynicism. Themes: sport, friendship, determination, persistence, documentary Content Advisory: discussion of death, war imagery S H OWCAS I N G T H E WO R L D ’S B E ST F I L M S FO R C H I L D R E N Thursday, April 9 9:45am Friday, April 10 9:45am Tuesday, April 14 9:45am Thursday, April 16 12:00pm 13 TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 FEATURES Top Spin dirs. Mina T. Son, Sara Newens USA, 2014 | 80 min. | English | G | International Premiere Ping-pong is a casual pastime for some, but for the three young Olympic hopefuls at the centre of this exciting documentary it’s a serious sport. Aged just 16, Ariel Hsing is already a two-time US Women’s Table Tennis Champion. Close on her heels is 15-year-old Lily Zhang, ranked second in the world in her age group—a first for any American-born player. Seventeen-year-old Michael Landers has returned from training in China with plans to attend university, and competes while prepping for his SATs. Balancing gruelling training schedules with pressure from school, friends, and parents, these three athletes must battle on and off the ping-pong table to make it to the top without losing themselves to the demands of their sport. Themes: sports, documentary, pressure, following your dreams Tuesday, April 7 10:15am Wednesday, April 15 10:15am Landfill Harmonic dir. Graham Townsley, Brad Allgood USA/Paraguay, 2014 | 84 min. | Spanish w/ English subtitles | PG | Canadian Premiere Themes: perseverance, documentary, music, recycling Content Advisory: mention of parent who drinks too much and acts violently, damage to homes caused by natural disaster, youth in difficult living situations Following the screening, a subject matter expert will be on hand to discuss the themes explored in the film. S H OWCAS I N G T H E WO R L D ’S B E ST F I L M S FO R C H I L D R E N Built on a massive landfill site, the community of Cateura, Paraguay, has such limited resources that many of its citizens make their living by selling items recycled from the trash. But among this struggling population stands a beacon of hope: The Recycled Orchestra. The youth orchestra began with few instruments, so founder Favio Chávez turned to the self-taught instrument maker Cola to repurpose oil cans, scrap metal, wood and bottle caps into working instruments. The orchestra travels the world with their recycled instruments, sometimes accompanying famous artists and appearing on television. Life seems hopeful—until trouble strikes at home. This inspiring documentary follows young people who make unbelievable music while living the motto: “The world sends us garbage… We send back music.” Friday, April 10 12:45pm Wednesday, April 15 10:30am Friday, April 17 10:30am 14 TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 FEATURES Bite Size dir. Corbin Billings USA, 2014 | 90 min. | English | PG | International Premiere This thought-provoking documentary follows four young Americans from diverse backgrounds—Davion (12), Emily (13), Moy (11), and KeAnna (13)—as they deal with everyday struggles while also learning how to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Facing both bullying and health-related challenges, the four protagonists look to their friends, family, educators, and even a specialized weight-loss school for help; however, their loved ones aren’t always ready to change their own long-established behaviours, and some unwittingly hamper the young people’s success. When one in three American children live their lives overweight, will Davion, Emily, Moy and KeAnna be able to achieve self-acceptance and a healthy lifestyle despite the obstacles in their way? Themes: health, community, documentary, perseverance Content Advisory: personal struggles with weight addressed, videogame violence, football tackling, bullying, physical fight between children, skin prick/blood visible in the treatment of diabetes, death of a parent discussed, speaker recounts suicidal thoughts to a group of teens Wednesday, April 8 12:30pm Monday, April 13 12:15pm Following the screening, a subject matter expert will be on hand to discuss the themes explored in the film. Celestial Camel Nebesnyj Verbljud dir. Yury Feting Russia, 2015 | 90 min. | Russian, Mongolian w/ English subtitles | PG | North American Premiere A diligent sheep herder, 12-year-old Bayir also cares for his family’s two camels, a mother and her calf. Bayir and his siblings revere the light-coloured young camel, the birth of which their grandfather declared a good omen, so they’re devastated when their father sells it to pay off a debt. When the calf’s distraught mother flees, Bayir sets out to find both camels amidst an ongoing drought. Embarking on his mission with just a few supplies and an oversized motorcycle, he encounters some helpful allies—and great danger. Bayir is determined to make his family proud, and his story provides the audience with a thought-provoking look into a different way of life. Themes: animal welfare, perseverance, family, friendship Content Advisory: religion and spiritual practices depicted, some strong language, discussion of violence towards animals, threats uttered to animal and child, child is wrongfully arrested, references to cannabis, culturally insensitive comments, weapons (knives), alcohol consumed, intoxication, explosion/fire S H OWCAS I N G T H E WO R L D ’S B E ST F I L M S FO R C H I L D R E N Friday, April 10 10:15am Tuesday, April 14 12:30pm 15 TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 FEATURES When We Were Boys Il était une fois les boys dir. Richard Goudreau Canada, 2013 | 106 min. | French w/ English subtitles | PG It’s Christmastime in Quebec, 1967, and small-town friends Stan, Jean-Charles, Méo, Bob, Fern, and Marcel—all of them between 13 and 15 years old—are preparing for the annual holiday hockey tournament. While their team has a lot of heart, their efforts aren’t always reflected in the final score. Off the ice, the boys’ spirits are hampered by all manner of challenges: fights at school, problems at home, and an obnoxious rival team that mocks them at every turn. But as the pressure mounts, an unforeseen tragedy causes the teammates to reconsider the importance of the game and realize, through shared experience, that their strength comes from standing together. Themes: hockey, teamwork, perseverance, coping with grief Content Advisory: coarse language, sexual innuendo, sexualized portrayal of women, sexual harassment in the workplace, limited nudity (on trading cards), parents commit adultery, physical fighting, death of a young person Friday, April 10 12:15pm Thursday, April 16 9:45am Following the screening, a subject matter expert will be on hand to discuss the themes explored in the film. S H OWCAS I N G T H E WO R L D ’S B E ST F I L M S FO R C H I L D R E N 16 TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 SHORTS PROGRAMMES The Little Blue Balloon O Balãozinho Azul dir. Fáuston da Silva | Brazil, 2014 | 18 min. | Portuguese w/ English subtitles | Canadian Premiere This modern homage to Albert Lamorisse’s classic 1956 short The Red Balloon tells the story of a girl whose life is brightened by a blue balloon that never leaves her side. Exclamation Mark dir. Virginia Wilkos | USA, 2014 | 6 min. | English With help from others, an exclamation mark learns that one can fit in and stand out at the same time. The Light and the Little Girl The Little Blue Balloon Give and Get Even the youngest of protagonists in our Primary-level programme face challenges making friends, fitting in, or finding the courage to stand out. Through this collection of shorts, young viewers are presented with thoughtprovoking scenarios that will prompt discussions in character education and problem-solving. Thursday, April 9 10:00am reader Monday, April 13 10:15am reader Wednesday, April 15 10:00am reader dir. Guy Pooles | USA/United Kingdom, 2014 | 7 min. | No dialogue | Canadian Premiere A young girl loves playing with a sunbeam that moves through her home, but when’s unable to capture the ray of light in a jar, she learns that we can’t always keep hold of things we cherish. The Elephant and the Bicycle Le Vélo de l’éléphant dir. Olesya Shchukina | France/Belgium, 2014 | 9 min. | No dialogue | Toronto Premiere An elephant attends to his job as the town’s street cleaner, spending each day’s earnings on his favourite treat: bananas. After seeing a billboard ad for a bicycle, he saves his earnings for what is sure to be the ride of his life! Bunny New Girl dir. Natalie van den Dungen | Australia, 2014 | 6 min. | English | Canadian Premiere Seven-year-old Annabelle arrives for her first day at a new school wearing a homemade rabbit mask. It takes the empathy of a new friend to give her the courage to remove the mask and be seen just the way she is. Papa dir. Natalie Labarre | USA, 2014 | 6 min. | No dialogue | Toronto Premiere An overzealous father thinks that he can invent the perfect guardian for his daughter—but it turns out no invention can replace this father/daughter duo. Ahmed & Mildred dirs. Adam Horton, Joe Horton | United Kingdom, 2014 | 5 min. | English | International Premiere Themes: friendship, acceptance, courage Content Advisory: bullying, teasing, child wets her bed This programme is rated G. Ahmed and Mildred become fast friends when they notice they’re both carrying action figures of the same crime-fighting superhero duo. When Ahmed loses his beloved toy, friendship and fate lead Mildred to ensure he gets it back. Zebra dir. Julia Ocker | Germany, 2013 | 3 min. | No dialogue | Toronto Premiere Running carefree across the plains, a zebra notices a change in his coat and realizes that being unique is something to be celebrated. My Big Brother dir. Jason Rayner | USA, 2014 | 3 min. | No dialogue Big and small, short and tall: life sure gets interesting when your BIG brother stands over 20 feet high! Balloons dir. Sitora Takanaev | USA, 2014 | 5 min. | English | Canadian Premiere After experiencing some teasing at school, a young girl finds an abandoned bouquet of balloons and resolves to make her city a happier place. S H OWCAS I N G T H E WO R L D ’S B E ST F I L M S FO R C H I L D R E N 17 TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 SHORTS PROGRAMMES Jack dir. Quentin Haberham | Netherlands, 2013 | 3 min. | No dialogue | Toronto Premiere A curious creature searches a junkyard in the hope of locating a missing piece of his frame—but what he finds instead proves far more valuable. Pierre and His Backpack Pierre e a Mochila dir. Iuli Gerbase | Brazil, 2013 | 10 min. | Portuguese w/ English subtitles| Canadian Premiere On his first day at a new school, Pierre is grouped with three strongly opinionated girls to complete a class project: a musical about Thomas Edison. Through creativity and collaboration, the classmates learn that four heads can be better than one. Jack Decorations dir. Mari Miyazawa | Japan, 2014 | 7 min. | No dialogue | Canadian Premiere Imagination Inspiration The following short films celebrate the creativity of filmmakers while inspiring audiences to reimagine discarded objects, celebrate difference, and approach problems with inventive solutions. Tuesday, April 7 10:00am reader Thursday, April 9 12:30pm reader Monday, April 13 12:30pm reader Tuesday, April 14 12:30pm reader Late at night in a quiet kitchen, an icing bag gets to work decorating a three-tiered cake. As the cake design reaches completion, the icing bag moves on to create other lifelike confections. The Last Leaf dir. Gwyneth Christoffel | Canada, 2014 | 2 min. | No dialogue | Toronto Premiere An ant takes advantage of a caterpillar’s creative efforts in order to secure the very last leaf. Broken Wand dirs. Michael Altman, Anne Yang | USA 2014 | 3 min. | No dialogue | Canadian Premiere A retired magician tries to reignite his grandson’s creative passion after the boy grows preoccupied with an electronic gaming device. Super Girl dirs. Vaani Arora, Hemant Gaba | India, 2014 | 16 min. | English, Hindi w/ English subtitles | Canadian Premiere Yearning to become a real-life superhero, Nadia recruits her grandfather to help her build a super rocket car. But when she encounters problems with her design, Nadia learns that there’s more to being a superhero than just being able to fly. Granddaughter Nieta dir. Nicolás Villarreal | Argentina, 2014 | 5 min. | No dialogue Themes: recycling, reusing, creative problem-solving, inventing This acclaimed Argentine short takes the viewer on an imaginative journey of self-discovery as a little girl learns to navigate the world in a creative new way. Content Advisory: presence of magic/magician, discussion of parental loss Mommy This programme is rated G. Mami dir. Che Espiritu | Philippines, 2014 | 18 min. | Tagalog w/ English subtitles | World Premiere In order to create drawings of what they believe their mothers look like, two best friends explore their neighbourhood looking for inspiration in the faces they see. Pass It On dir. Teresa Cruz | Portugal, 2014 | 3 min. | No dialogue | North American Premiere The robots in a modelling-clay factory are all tasked with producing the exact same pieces—but when one robot makes a change, his fellow workers decide to get creative too. S H OWCAS I N G T H E WO R L D ’S B E ST F I L M S FO R C H I L D R E N 18 TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 SHORTS PROGRAMMES Munya in Me Munya in mij dir. Mascha Halberstad | Netherlands, 2014 | 20 min. | Dutch w/ English subtitles | Toronto Premiere In this poignant stop-motion animation, 10-year-old Munya tries without much success to avoid her bullies on her daily trip to the Turkish supermarket—until one day when her creativity and love of music help her realize that she has no reason to hide and should be proud of who she is. The Magic Shoes At the Crossroads Peer pressure, whether implied through passive comments or applied overtly through bullying, can motivate young people to act in ways they had never considered before. The protagonists in this collection of shorts must decide whether to be loyal to themselves and their loved ones, or to attempt to satisfy social expectation from peers. Tuesday, April 7 12:30pm Thursday, April 16 12:45pm Class Trip Åka Utför dir. Jonatan Etzler | Sweden, 2014 | 14 min. | Swedish w/ English Subtitles | North American Premiere Eight-year-old Elin attempts to fit in at her new school, where her classmates prepare for a ski trip. She soon notices that their home lives are different from hers and, unable to afford a shiny new pair of skis, she’s not sure she will be accepted. Will Elin overcome her fear of not fitting in, and join in the fun instead? The Cut La coupe dir. Geneviève Dulude-De Celles | Canada, 2013 | 15 min. | French w/ English subtitles Fannie’s dad has agreed to let her give him a haircut, but this charming moment between father and daughter is interrupted by a phone call that forces Fannie to decide whether she’ll stay at her dad’s for popcorn and a movie or take advantage of a spontaneous invitation from a friend. The Magic Shoes dir. Sahand Nikoukar | USA, 2014 | 19 min. | International Premiere Themes: bullying, peer pressure, desire to fit in, decisions Content Advisory: bullying, name calling, suggested financial struggle Following the screening, a subject matter expert will be on hand to discuss the themes explored in the films. It’s 1992 and nine-year-old Kamron’s family has just moved to Los Angeles from Iran. Left out of basketball games at his new school, Kamron fantasizes about impressing his classmates with high-flying dunks—if only he had the right shoes! His parents can’t afford the Air Jordans he desperately wants, but Kamron is committed to getting them at all costs. This programme is rated G. S H OWCAS I N G T H E WO R L D ’S B E ST F I L M S FO R C H I L D R E N 19 TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 SHORTS PROGRAMMES Bhavini – I Just Wanna Dance Bhavini – ich will nur tanzen dir. André Hörmann | Germany, 2013 | 15 min. | Hindi w/ English subtitles | Canadian Premiere Bhavini dreams of becoming a dancer, and while her mother wants to honour her daughter’s dream, life has been difficult since the passing of her father. Bhavini remains committed to dance, taking a job at her mother’s beauty salon to earn money for lessons. New Nieuw Mo’s Bows Dreaming in Real Life None of the people we meet in this programme are older than 13, but all of them dream big. Whether it’s imagining a better life or a new world of opportunity, these individuals are committed to the hard work that it will take for their wishes to become reality. Friday, April 10 12:45pm Monday, April 13 12:45pm dir. Eefje Blankevoort | Netherlands, 2014 | 19 min. | Dutch, English, Swahili w/ English subtitles | Toronto Premiere Eight-year-old Tanans has recently arrived in the Netherlands from a refugee camp in Uganda and is excited about starting his new life. Unfamiliar with the new culture and language, Tanans makes his best effort to try to fit in and make new friends. Faith’s Goal dir. Elizabeth Lee | Canada, 2013 | 5 min. | English Even as she takes the ice as a member of an otherwise all-boys team, Faith remains optimistic about the future of women’s hockey. This documentary shines a light on the challenges and triumphs of these inspiring athletes, and features an interview with 2014 Team Canada Olympian Jenn Wakefield. Mo’s Bows dirs. Kristen McGregor, Jennifer Treuting | USA, 2015 | 6 min. | English | World Premiere Most sixth-graders count their accomplishments in terms of trophies and medals, but not Moziah Bridges: he tracks his achievements by the number of bow ties he has sold to local Memphis vendors. Meet Mo in the early stages of developing his company, Mo’s Bows! Themes: human rights, documentary, creative problem-solving, breaking boundaries, entrepreneurship, arts The Lion and the Brave Mouse Content Advisory: discussion and images of war, bombing, gun imagery and violence dir. Els Van Driel | Netherlands, 2014 | 20 min. | Dutch, Arabic w/ English subtitles | International Premiere Following the screening, a subject matter expert will be on hand to discuss the themes explored in the films. This programme is rated G. S H OWCAS I N G T H E WO R L D ’S B E ST F I L M S FO R C H I L D R E N De Leeuw en de dappere muis When Nora was nine years old, a missile destroyed her house in Homs, Syria, prompting her family to establish a new home in Jordan. Months later, life has still not returned to normal, but Nora finds comfort in her drawings and dreams of one day opening an art academy for girls. 20 TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 SHORTS PROGRAMMES An American Piano dir. Paul Leeming | Japan, 2014 | 20 min. | Japanese, English w/ English subtitles | Canadian Premiere Set in Japan during World War II and based on a true story, this film tells the tale of a young Japanese girl whose love for playing the piano touched the lives of American soldiers detained as Prisoners of War in a camp next door to her house. The Treehouse dir. Amy Coop | United Kingdom, 2014 | 17 min. | English The Vow The Hardest Part The young protagonists in this collection of shorts must deal, at a premature age, with circumstances beyond their control. Each film demonstrates how tragedy, as seen through the eyes of a child, can provide adults with some much-needed perspective on the precious nature of life and happiness. Friday, April 10 10:15am Wednesday, April 15 12:45pm Following a funeral, Connor retreats from his family’s grief to the treehouse he built with his father. While there, he is visited by Fleur, his neighbour’s niece. With Fleur’s help, Connor is able to come to terms with his loss and face up to the future. The Vow dir. Lina Roessler | Canada/USA, 2014 | 6 min. | English Best friends Alice and Kristi work together to trap the mystical drop of sun they need to free Alice from her harmful home life. Zone A Ezor Alef dir. Dan Ronen | Israel, 2014 | 18 min. | Hebrew w/ English subtitles | World Premiere Winter, 1991. It’s the middle of the Gulf War and Tel Aviv is under regular missile attacks, while 10-year-old Omer finds himself caught in another battle: his parents’ divorce. With conflict both at home and outside, Omer does his best to convince his parents that despite their separation, there are larger issues at stake. When Fish Fly dir. Lisa Rose Snow | Canada, 2014 | 9 min. | No dialogue Themes: addressing grief, overcoming hardship, family, empathy Content Advisory: familial and pet death, grief, war-related references, actions and images (POW camps, gas masks, air raid sirens), marriage, allusion to physical abuse, magic After the death of her mother, nine-year-old Elsie receives a pet fish, Gus, from her father in an attempt to alleviate her grief. When Elsie finds Gus floating at the top of his bowl one day, she realizes that it’s up to her to find the right way to say goodbye. Due to the mature nature of these films and the difficult subject matter discussed, a community expert will be available after the screening to answer audience questions. This programme is rated PG. S H OWCAS I N G T H E WO R L D ’S B E ST F I L M S FO R C H I L D R E N 21 TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 SHORTS PROGRAMMES Andrew with Great Fanfare Andrew – mit Pauken und Trompeten dir. André Hörmann | Germany, 2014 | 25 min. | English | International Premiere Andrew lives with his grandmother in an underserved district of New Orleans. He has one goal: to become his marching band’s drum major for the upcoming Mardi Gras. This is no small feat—it takes focus, strength and courage, and Andrew outdoes himself in rehearsal in order to display leadership and gain the respect of his peers. Omid A Place in the Middle From My Point of View These documentaries all share an admirable trait: their subjects are motivated to take action. Not satisfied with their own circumstances or the circumstances of those around them, they strive to make a difference by setting a goal and working to achieve it. Even in the face of adversity, these youth are determined to make a change. Tuesday, April 7 12:45pm Monday, April 13 12:15pm Friday, April 17 10:15am dir. Jawad Wahabzada | USA/ Afghanistan, 2014 | 9 min. | Farsi w/English Subtitles | International Premiere War has dominated Omid’s life since he was a small child, yet he remains optimistic that he’ll get to enjoy peace as a teenager. As his family’s primary breadwinner, he struggles to make ends meet washing cars outside the US Embassy in Kabul, saving what little money he can in the hope of one day returning to school and becoming a doctor. A Place in the Middle dir. Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson | USA, 2014 | 24 mins. | English, Hawaiian w/ English subtitles | International Premiere Ho’onani is not like many other kids at her school. Rather than identify as male or female, she is accepted by her peers as being “in the middle”—the ancient Hawaiian tradition of embracing both the male and female spirit. Told from her point of view, this documentary follows Ho’onani as she auditions for her school’s all-boy hula troupe. Gabriel Reports on the World Cup Gabriel verslaat het WK dir. Els Van Driel | Netherlands, 2014 | 17min. | Portuguese w/ English Subtitles | International Premiere Themes: perseverance, self-discovery, documentary, music, sport, determination, gender identity Content Advisory: discussion of war, violence, absent parents, drugs When the FIFA World Cup took over Brazil in 2014, many of the youth who live in the underserved area of Fortaleza were initially ecstatic— but one boy, Gabriel, wants people to know that not everything about the event should be celebrated. Gabriel sets up a blog to document the ways in which the World Cup has disrupted residents’ lives. Following the screening, a subject matter expert will be on hand to discuss the themes explored in the films. This programme is rated PG. S H OWCAS I N G T H E WO R L D ’S B E ST F I L M S FO R C H I L D R E N 22 TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 SHORTS PROGRAMMES Go Daan Go! Daan durft dir. Mari Sanders | Netherlands, 2014 | 15 min. | Dutch w/ English subtitles | North American Premiere When Daan discovers his mother’s swimming medals in the attic he is excited to be able to celebrate his own recent racing success with her, but something is stopping her from sharing in Daan’s enthusiasm for the sport. Shades of Gray Bicycle This or That All of us are faced with difficult decisions at times, and the protagonists in these films are no different. Each of them must consider the challenge in front of them and examine their options as they find their way to a solution. Wednesday, April 8 10:15am Tuesday, April 14 12:45pm Ottenky serogo dir. Alexandra Averyanova | Russia, 2014 | 6 min. | No dialogue | Canadian Premiere In this animated short, a boy and a girl meet at the Tsarskoselsky railway station in in Saint Petersburg, but are soon separated. It’s a twist of fate that brings them together 20 years later. Kharisma dir. Shannon Murphy | Australia, 2013 | 13 min. | English Like many other kids, Kharisma seeks the approval of her father, and for her this means securing a spot in his annual talent show. When she fails to make the cut yet again, her jealousy of the show’s star, Mary, begins to manifest itself in unusual ways. High Tide dir. Kimberley West | Australia, 2014 | 10 min. | English | Canadian Premiere It’s an optimal night for fishing, but as Jamie, his dad, and his best friend get ready to set out on the open water, Jamie learns that Trudy, his crush, has agreed to go to the movies with him. Faced with a tough decision, Jamie figures out a way to do both. Bicycle Themes: perseverance, decision-making, sport, arts Content Advisory: child is slapped and pushed by an adult, mild language This programme is rated G. S H OWCAS I N G T H E WO R L D ’S B E ST F I L M S FO R C H I L D R E N dir. Mailesan Rangaswamy | India, 2014 | 21 min. | Hindi w/ English subtitles | Canadian Premiere While staring at the horizon, two boys share their dreams: one wants to be a businessman while the other hopes to travel the world. Risking his job as a shoeshine on the streets of India, one of the boys makes a great sacrifice to help his friend’s dream come true. 23 TIFF KIDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015 SHORTS PROGRAMMES Go Straight Home dirs. Maud Nycander, Iga Mikler | Sweden, 2013 | 11 min. | Bengali w/ English subtitles | Canadian Premiere Like many female students in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 14-year-old Reba lives with the constant fear of being harassed when travelling to and from school. Worse, her family’s financial troubles may force her into an arranged marriage and end to her education entirely. This documentary highlights one young woman’s determination to overcome the daunting obstacles in her path. Stealth Hear Me In this collection of shorts, children deal with challenges greater than what many adults will ever face. It’s often easier to turn away from your true self, giving in to bullies and naysayers. Displaying courage and a strong sense of self-worth, these young people fight to honour their identities and achieve their goals. Thursday, April 9 12:45pm Monday, April 13 10:00am Wednesday, April 15 12:30pm Born With It dir. Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr. | Japan, 2014 | 16 min. | Japanese w/ English subtitles | International Premiere Living in Tokyo, Keisuke Fujii never really considered the colour of his skin; but when he and his mother move to rural Japan, the other kids assume that he is of African descent and therefore must have AIDS. Unsure of how to address these prejudices, Keisuke sets out to find answers and confront the cruel rumours once and for all. Stealth dir. Bennett Lasseter | USA, 2014 | 22 min. | English | International Premiere After a troubled year at school, transgendered 12-year-old Sammy is hoping to make a fresh start. But when she is invited to a sleepover and reveals her identity to her two new friends, their reaction leads her to wonder whether she can ever trust anyone with her deepest secret. Yussef is Complicated dir. Vaughn Stein | United Kingdom, 2014 | 18 min. | English | International Premiere Themes: acceptance, self-confidence, equity, social justice Quiet and withdrawn, Yussef is often bullied by his classmates. After a schoolyard fight puts him under threat of expulsion, his sympathetic teacher tasks him with writing about “the day that changed my life”— and when he presents his assignment to the class, he finally reveals what it is that makes him so complicated. Content Advisory: crass language, discussion of violent acts, online search for “people with AIDS in Africa,” discussion of gender transitioning, description of war and death as a result of bombing Following the screening, a subject matter expert will be on hand to discuss the themes explored in the films. This programme is rated PG. S H OWCAS I N G T H E WO R L D ’S B E ST F I L M S FO R C H I L D R E N 24