Kurzfilm: Becoming of Age

31 May, 2026, 4.30 PM @ Festival Center: Atrium Tower

Across different lived realities, these short films explore belonging, identity, and the courage it takes to forge one’s own path. In Philadelphia, a riding stable becomes a refuge and a chosen family. In a Korean suburb, a young dancer finds his voice through movement. And in the Amazon, a girl quietly questions the roles set out for her. Three tender stories about resilience, imagination, and coming of age.

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A Quiet Storm

14-year-old Maïto balances school life with his rising career as a Krump dancer. Caught between expectations and the need to be seen, he uses dance as a powerful expression of everything words can’t convey. A gripping story of courage, self-expression, and personal discovery.

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Wainitai: Finding Yourself

14-year-old Jarumi is growing up in the indigenous Awajún community in the Amazon. While she follows traditions and duties, she observes the freedom enjoyed by the boys. She creates her own world through drawing and begins to question her role and the expectations imposed on her.

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Fletcher Street

In North Philadelphia, the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club means more to many young people than just a riding stable – it is a home. For those from disadvantaged neighborhoods, it becomes a chosen family of horses and people, where trust and a sense of belonging flourish.