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2024118 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Favoriten

2024118 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A class of pupils aged seven to ten in Vienna faces daily challenges while learning in an inclusive environment led by their teacher, Ilkay.

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Ruth Beckermann

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A class of pupils aged seven to ten in Vienna faces daily challenges while learning in an inclusive environment led by their teacher, Ilkay.

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Ruth Beckermann

Ruth Beckermanndirector

Elisabeth Menassewriter

Ruth Beckermann

Ruth Beckermannwriter

İlkay İdiskutcast

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Ilkay, a dedicated teacher, guides her class of seven to ten-year-olds in Favoriten, a neighborhood in Vienna. Many children in her class come from families that do not speak German at home. Some have faced discrimination and carry the scars of war. Despite limited resources, Ilkay encourages learning through daily adventures. Ruth Beckermann's documentary presents a close look at childhood and education in a diverse community.

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