A teenage girl in a dysfunctional family gets expelled from her school due to her rebellious behavior. She then enters a world of drugs and wealthy Manhattan teens, struggling to find her place among them and dealing with the consequences of her actions.
Stations of the Cross follows a young girl named Maria who is deeply devoted to her Catholic faith. She grapples with the pressures and expectations of her religious community, particularly her mother who encourages her to sacrifice herself for the sake of others. As Maria faces challenges and encounters different individuals within her community, she begins to question her beliefs and the extreme lengths she is expected to go to in order to prove her devotion.
Set in 1949 Hungary, 'The Boys of Paul Street' tells the story of a group of boys and their adventures as they navigate through school, friendships, and the challenges of street life. They must learn to stick together and face the hardships of their time.
Seven Up! is a documentary film that explores the lives of 14 British children from diverse backgrounds. It follows them from the age of 7 and revisits them every seven years, providing a unique insight into their personal stories and the impact of social factors on their lives.
Seventeen is a movie about a group of students navigating through the ups and downs of high school life. It explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery. The story follows the experiences of a female protagonist who is part of a physical education class and a swimming team. She finds herself caught up in various situations including a concert, driving a car, and dealing with relationships. The movie also touches on topics like unrequited love and the challenges faced by teenagers.
Sandow (1896) is a documentary movie that follows the life and accomplishments of Eugen Sandow, a renowned strongman and advocate for physical education. The film showcases Sandow's incredible strength and his impact on the world of weightlifting and bodybuilding.
The Debut tells the story of an adult man who becomes involved in a romantic and sexual relationship with a teenage girl. Their forbidden love creates tension and challenges their morals and the society around them.
Smoorverliefd is a romantic comedy that follows the lives of several characters who are entangled in a web of love, infidelity, and stage drama. The story revolves around a cheating wife, a cuckolded husband, an aspiring actress, and the challenges they face in their relationships. With a touch of humor and emotional moments, the movie explores the complexities of love and the consequences of deceit.
Mad Hot Ballroom is a documentary that follows a group of New York City school children as they discover the world of ballroom dancing. The film showcases the challenges they face, the friendships they form, and the transformation they undergo through the power of dance. With the guidance of their dedicated teachers, these kids develop confidence, discipline, and teamwork skills that extend beyond the dance floor. Through the joy and excitement of competitive dancing, they learn important life lessons and experience personal growth. Mad Hot Ballroom highlights the impact of dance on their lives and the power of the arts in education.
When a slacker ice cream man accidentally crashes a wedding party, he quickly becomes involved in a series of comedic misadventures. As he tries to navigate the chaos, he forms unexpected friendships, learns important life lessons, and discovers the true meaning of loyalty and friendship.
Before GLEE, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, or even the movie GREASE, four young film school graduates created this all-singing, all-dancing, award-winning musical. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL pokes fun at 1970s school traditions while following an awkward 8th grade boy's pursuit of the most beautiful girl on campus.
A mechanic, Peter Papenbold, is giving all his free time to volunteer in the children's sport school. When he's asked to switch to teaching permanently - it's a very difficult decision for him.
15-year old Klaus Kambor, called Kurbel, is living in a village in Lusatia and already thinks of himself as an adult. He can hold a lot of rhubarb wine and has already kissed a girl. But with his new method of lawn mowing, which he thinks is brilliant, Klaus makes a big mistake: He causes a wild fire in the forest. Then he does not react adult-like at all, but shirks the responsibility, which leads to the break-up with his girlfriend Daniela. Furthermore, Klaus does not realize that several of the places he likes the most in his environment are now going to be sacrificed to mining. When Klaus becomes friends with the teacher Konzak and with the construction worker Jule, he feels understood for the first time and starts to take more responsibility.
For the first time in its history, Finland became an autonomous state when it broke away from a crumbling Russian empire in 1917. Witnessing the upheaval of the First World War and all too aware of the threat posed both outside and within its borders, the newly installed government initiated harsh and draconian policies for its younger generation. All children and youths were drilled in the importance of discipline, rectitude and nationalism. With no exceptions.
Feature-film director Michel Audiard tackles what he believes to be the mistakenly heroic status given to Charles De Gaulle. In this documentary film, he uses humor, among other things, to demythologize him.
This short subject shows Lissa Bengston teaching a group of three- and four-year-olds how to swim in a pool. Miss Bengston, a member of the Royal Academy of Physical Education, Stockholm, Sweden, believes that at this age, children have no fear of the water and, therefore, can be taught to use their natural abilities to swim.
Director of a Soviet-era enterprises, Baturin, spends days and nights in his private office. Inability to arrange work day and overwork caused Buchanan severe form of neurasthenia. Small, endless quibbling, swearing, threats, Buchanan has turned into a nightmare life of his wife and child. The Director suffers from insomnia. Finally he went to the clinic. On the advice of Professor Buchanan, after going into a rest home, began to exercise, running around on skates, went skiing. A month later, wife and child met quite healthy, mature person.
Jerzy Stuhr plays a high school teacher with a sensitive outlook on life and a soft spot for students who like art and literature as passionately as he does. His adversary is a possessed sports instructor, gaining growing control over the students and authorities. His methods are questionable and his influence dangerous, but the handball team's prospects look good and the school needs success...
A French documentary short.
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