#GIRLSTORIES
Recommended for Ages 10 - Teens
Why a collection dedicated to stories about girls? Films featuring male protagonists outnumber those with female leads by an estimated 85%. We believe that the stories of women are important and need to be celebrated. In this compilation for everyone, we showcase well-crafted films depicting the hopes, struggles, and courage of young women around the globe.
Themes: friendship, identity, heritage, community, coming-of-age
*Shelter, Sunflower Girl, Try Hard, Stomp The Moon, Unibrow and Thobe El Eid are subtitled in English.
All films are screened in one session. Click on any title for more information.
Screening Time: 68 minutes
France I Julie Daravan Chea Two friends get caught in a thunderstorm while camping.
USA I Holly M. Kaplan On the way to deliver a lunchbox to her little sister, Rosie gets distracted.
France I Yuha Cho, Hugo Lemonnier, Brian Lim, Audrey Chevrolle, Yuxi Zhou Two friends prepare for a competitive entrance exam, testing their friendship in the process.
China I Deju Xie A Hmong girl struggles to learn the dance for an important performance, but her teacher does not give up on her.
Canada, Nedda Sarshar Leyla is an Irani-Canadian girl who has a complicated relationship with her Irani heritage. Things change when she meets a new friend.
Qatar I Afnan Tag On the eve of Eid, 10-year-old Suad goes shopping for the perfect dress. She finds a beautiful white dress, but her insecurity kicks in.
USA I Catherine Hassell Two friends plan a very special birthday surprise.