Favoriten (2024)
1h 58m
Running Time
September 19, 2024Release Date
Favoriten (2024)
1h 58m
Running Time
September 19, 2024Release Date
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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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Favoriten is an upcoming Austrian documentary film directed by Ruth Beckermann. It is a film about teaching and learning and the often very surprising experiences somewhere in between.It was selected in the Encounters at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, where it will have its world premiere on 16 February 2024. The film was also nominated for the Berlinale Documentary Film Award.