For the third year in a row, a group of cinephile students from the second and third grades of middle school is taking on the role of program curator. The student committee watched, discussed, and selected seven films for the lineup, covering a wide range of topics from autism to the first kiss
● 98'
In a provincial town, 18-year-old Clementine works at the farmer’s market with her oppressive father, until a coach from Athens discovers her talent in football.
● George Stagakis
● 13’
● Greece
The Festival is collaborating with the Hellenic Film Academy for a special screening of Greek short films aimed at a teenage audience, featuring emerging, award-winning filmmakers. A discussion will follow, addressing the films and the important themes they explore.
A group of delightful teenage girls who have all fled to Germany find their own creative ways to overcome hidden discrimination.
● Rand Beiruty
● 92'
● Germany, Jordan
For the second year running, a group of 6th grade and 1st high school cinephiles took on the role of program curator. The student committee saw, discussed and selected the 5 films of the section, which touch on a wide range of topics from the military to social media.
● 88'
One in a Million tells the story of two girls coming of age. As gymnast and YouTuber Whitney Bjerken from the US struggles with setbacks, she turns to music to express her feelings.
● Joya Thome
● 85΄
● Germany
Σε αυτή την κινηματογραφική μεταφορά του ομώνυμου μυθιστορήματος που έχει κατακτήσει τις καρδιές των εφήβων στην παγκοσμίως (συμπεριλαμβανομένης και της Ελλάδας), ήρωας είναι ο 15χρονος Άρι, που ζει με περιφρόνηση και φόβο για τους γύρω του. Όλα αλλάζουν όταν γνωρίζει στη δημοτική πισίνα τον Ντάντε.
● Aitch Alberto
● 106'
● USA
Teenage snapshots through the directorial lens of Greece’s and Cyprus’s most exciting new filmmakers.
● 95'
On the border of Turkey and Iran, 19-year-old Afghan twin sisters Zahra and Fatima lose their family.
● Mijke de Jong
● 80'
● the Netherlands/Greece