Children
Shortfilm Program: Coming of Age
31 May, 2026, 4.30 PM @ Festival Centre: 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.
Tickets
31 May
4.30 PM
Atrium Tower
Media in this event
Film
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.
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.
Film
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.
Tickets
31 May
4.30 PM
Atrium Tower
Festival Centre: Atrium Tower
Eichhornstraße 3
10785 Berlin
10785 Berlin
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