FACETS 37th Annual Chicago International Children's Film Festival

GIRLS RULE (Shorts Programs)

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PUBLIC PROGRAM - Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form


Who runs the world? Girls!


The girls in this collection of shorts are much-needed leaders. In one short, activist Jovanna takes climate change into consideration in every daily act. She and her family live in an "earthship,” where they generate all the energy they use. How can she use her voice for climate change? In the last short, adynamic activist shares her family and Native American community's journey to retain and celebrate the rituals and values of their culture. As she makes her passage from girlhood into adulthood, is she a born leader?


Shorts Program Duration: 73 minutes


Themes: Strong girls, leadership.


Language: This program is presented in English, German, and Dutch with English subtitles.


Content Advisory: This program contains coarse language.


Geoblocking Notice: This program is only available in the Chicagoland area.

DAY X (Short Film)


Synopsis: Frida's small birthday celebration goes awry when she learns her parents are participants in a resistance movement.


Program Type: School Program and Public Program – Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form 


Content Advisory: This program contains Mature Themes.


Geoblocking Notice: This film is only available in the Chicagoland area.

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    20 minutes
  • Language
    German with English subtitles
  • Country
    Germany
  • Premiere
    North American
  • Director
    Katharina Rivilis