Hogweed | THE CHOICE IS YOURS (Ages 11-14)

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The choices we must make are not always easy. Are you ready for your next moment of choice? The young people in this selection of shorts must make decisions with consequences. What would you do?

For Ages 11-14 | 82 minutes | Presented in nonverbal and original languages with English subtitles

Themes: Empathy, support, conflict resolution, identity, disability, peer pressure, awakening, choosing a path

This program contains: Physical and/or emotional conflict, loss, mature language

This program is supported as part of the Dutch Culture USA program of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York.

Hogweed

The Netherlands World Cup Soccer match is coming up, and Sven's friends want to watch it at his house. Problem is, his house's power has been cut off and his mother has forbidden it. What is Sven to do? How can he navigate his difficult position while keeping up appearances for his peers? Sven soon realizes there are harsh consequences to not being truthful.

Year
2022
Runtime
16 minutes
Language
Dutch
Country
Netherlands
Premiere
North American Premiere
Rating
CONTENT DETAILS: Dangerous and/or Risk Taking Behavior, Physical Conflict, Bullying, Torment
Note
THEMES: Perseverance, Facing Challenges, Peer Pressure, Persistence/Try-Try-Again/ I Can Do It, Overcome Obstacles/Adversity

Director
Thijs Bouman

5 films in package

The Boy and the Elephant

On his first day of school, an elephant-headed boy forms a special bond with a classmate who seems undeterred by his strange appearance. But it is not long before the other students' scornful reaction puts their budding friendship to the test.

Black Slide

When Eviah's best friend urges him to ride the tallest, scariest, most extreme water slide in the park, he must muster the courage to face his fears — on the Black Slide and at home.

Hogweed

Margot's Sister

When her sister, who has an intellectual disability, begins going to the same school as her, Margot does everything to deny their relationship in order to fit in. That is until an unexpected incident leads the young teen to reveal the truth and stand up for her sister in front of the whole class, showing her friends the importance of kindness and empathy.

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