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KuKi 2021

KUKI 05 Watch the World - Documentary Competition 10+


COMPETITION PROGRAM

Compelling experiences, true stories and natural facts told by children and animals from 7 different countries!

Themes: Nature, animals, sexuality, gender, identity, religion, sport, racism, illness, blindness, animal welfare, fun, self-confidence, art, culture, cohesion, surfing, Asperger's syndrome

Subjects: Science, Sport, Life Skills, Biology, Nature & Environment, Religion, Ethics

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7 films
Dans la Nature

Dans la Nature

In Nature

Marcel Barelli // Schweiz // 2021 // 05:00 min

Animals, insects, Comedy, Gay / Lesbians / Trans

A colourful and amusing report on how common same-sex relationships are in the animal world. Some animals can even change their gender at will and as often as they like - how cool is that?!

Meisjesjongensmix

Meisjesjongensmix

Girlsboysmix

Lara Aerts // Niederlande // 2020 // 06:42 min

Childhood, Gay / Lesbians / Trans, Human Rights, Identity, Migration

Wen is 9 years old and was born intersex. Wen sees no reason to have to settle on either the male or female gender and wants to share that with the world.

Min tro - En sikh'er er ikke bange

Min tro - En sikh'er er ikke bange

My Faith - A Sikh is not afraid

Cathrine Marchen Asmussen // Dänemark // 2020 // 16:33 min

Childhood, Coming of Age, Identity, Migration

Deenpal dreams of playing for the Danish national football team. To do this, he wants to learn to overcome his fears and become the best goalkeeper for his team. His religious beliefs, of the Sikh faith, help him achieve this.

Meng Hoer

Meng Hoer

My Hair

Max Jacoby // Luxemburg // 2021 // 02:57 min

It took a long time for Olivia to acquire self-confidence, as she thought she would only be considered "normal" if she had straight hair.

Bertha en de wolfram

Bertha en de wolfram

Bertha and the wolfram

Tijs Torfs // Belgien // 2020 // 15:39 min

Childhood, Coming of Age

Bertha loves to draw and uses this talent to raise money for research on Wolfram syndrome. In doing so, she faces the condition, which is slowly causing her to go blind.

Azyl

Azyl

Sanctuary

Eva Matějovičová // Tschechische Republik // 2021 // 04:32 min

Animals, insects

For every animal that lives on the street, a suitable family can be found. And even a dog with only two legs can become the best watchdog and friend in the world when given the chance.

Charlie Surfer

Charlie Surfer

Pia Strømme // Irland, Norwegen // 2020 // 15:30 min

Childhood

Despite Charlie’s struggles with Asperger’s and team sports, he has found two things he loves to do: surfing and dancing. Will he master the challenge he has set himself and be able to do the floss dance while surfing?