Kids DOK and Young Eyes

Kids DOK and Young Eyes

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Kids DOK and Young Eyes gathers films for everyone from the ages 4 and 6 who is in the mood for funny and thought-provoking viewing experiences. The Young Eyes films are suitable from 12 years on and are nominated for the Young Eyes Award.
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Ein roter Bär sitzt in einer bunt gemalten Landschaft entspannt am Seeufer und schaut einem grünen Vogel beim Picken zu
Film scene of “Cake Ballad” (Kuchenballade) by Meike Fehre
About Kids DOK

During the festival week, we will be presenting a selection of films tailored to our youngest visitors. From intriguing short films, such as a sandman‘s journey to a dream sand mill, to a feature-length documentary about a clique of girl rappers—kids and teens of all ages will be able to discover a film to their taste and interest.

With Kids DOK and Young Eyes, we present German and international film productions whose narratives and artistic language take children and young people seriously. In age-appropriate curated programmes, the two branches of the festival come together to win a young audience over to the wealth and variety of cinema: to the witty ingeniousness of animation and the boundless, all-encompassing curiosity of the documentary. 

Kids DOK comprises film for fans aged 4+ and 6+, students aged 12+ can expect four phenomenal films under the category of Young Eyes. A jury young people aged 12 to 16 form the Young Eyes Jury and award a prize to one of these films

Ticket sales begin on 10 September, but daycare and after-school groups can register with us now at kids [at] dok-leipzig [dot] de (kids[at]dok-leipzig[dot]de).

Film Programme for Kids

Ein Otter mit einer kleinen Person auf dem Rücken läuft im warmen Sonnenuntergang über einen Baumstamm über eine Schlucht
Films for all 4+

Our youngest film fans aged 4 and up can enjoy animation films that broaden their horizons and bring joy: one film follows the journey of a little bear as he seeks “his” tree, the search for water on an otter’s back while another zeroes in on two cells exploring “their” home organism.  

Eine blaue Fledermaus entdeckt in einer türkisen Muschel kleine glitzernde Körner
Films for all 6+

For the 6+ age group, we have compiled a programme of four animated films, including a hilarious film about a giant teacup pig that embarrasses the whole neighbourhood with its “piggyness” or a touching film about the helpfulness of shooting stars.

Film Programmes for Young Eyes

Ein Teenager-Junge in Latzhose beugt sich zu einem Blumenbeet herab, in dem lange Stängel mit pinken Blüten blühen
Young Eyes Films for all 12+

Students aged 12+ can expect four phenomenal films under the category of Young Eyes. These films approach the youth theme at eye level, from a documentary about a teen girl who fights for justice when she is not busy boxing in the ring, growing up in Berlin in between Horticulture and animal care to an animated film about a boy grappling with others’ comments about his weight.

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