Favoriten

Sep 19 2024 N/A 1h 58m
Documentary

Favoriten is one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in Vienna and the starting point of Ruth Beckermann’s latest documentary, in which she accompanies a class of pupils from the age of seven to ten. Their ambitious teacher, Ilkay, is determined to create an inclusive, supportive and safe environment for the kids. The majority of children don’t speak German at home, some families are wounded by war experience and many face discrimination. Despite few resources from the educational system, Ilkay gently navigates her class through daily adventures, defeats and victories. The result is an astonishingly cheerful portrait of a small community mirroring the complexities of contemporary European society. The film is an ode to childhood, celebrating the work of educators and lifelong learning in and outside the classroom.

Official Trailer
Plot

Explores teaching and learning in Vienna where over 60% of primary school students speak a first language other than German, yet there is a severe lack of teachers and supervisors.

Written by

Ruth Beckermann, Elisabeth Menasse

Directed by

Ruth Beckermann

Cast

Ilkay Idiskut

Crew

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Production Countries

Austria

Production Companies

OFI, Filmfonds Wien, FISA, ORF, Ruth Beckermann Filmproduktion

Languages

shqip, Deutsch, Türkçe

Awards

3 wins & 7 nominations total

Trailers
Favoriten (offizieller Trailer) - Ein Film von Ruth Beckermann
Scores
# of Votes
214
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA