Ten-year-olds Marvin and Tommy grapple with trauma in a southern Germany group home, where a Lego sword is chillingly compared to a knife.
Synopsis
Ten-year-olds Marvin and Tommy grapple with trauma in a southern Germany group home, where a Lego sword is chillingly compared to a knife.
Synopsis
Marvin and Tommy, ten years old, live in a group home for boys in southern Germany. The black-and-white film "Kids" captures their interactions in a space marked by trauma. Marvin compares a Lego sword to a knife, while Dennis reenacts a pornographic scene. These moments reflect their challenging childhood experiences. Directed by Bettina Büttner, the documentary runs for 65 minutes and raises ethical concerns about their upbringing.
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Why Watch
- See Marvin's chilling comparison of toys and weapons.
- Meet boys navigating trauma in a group home setting.
- Find out how childhood innocence clashes with harsh realities.
Did You Know
- The film features ten-year-olds Marvin and Tommy living in a group home.
- Marvin compares a Lego sword to a knife, illustrating a troubling mindset.
- Dennis mimics a pornographic scene, highlighting disturbing childhood play.
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Who directed the documentary 'Kids'?
Bettina Büttner directed the documentary 'Kids'.
What is the runtime of the documentary 'Kids'?
The runtime of 'Kids' is 65 minutes.
In which country was the documentary 'Kids' produced?
The documentary 'Kids' was produced in Germany.
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