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201420 minPGdocumentary

Nieuw

201420 minPGdocumentary

A child from another country faces the fear of being the new kid at school without knowing any Dutch.

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Eefje Blankevoort

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A child from another country faces the fear of being the new kid at school without knowing any Dutch.

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Eefje Blankevoortdirector

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A classroom in the Netherlands fills with children at the start of a new school year. For some, the excitement is mixed with anxiety. The documentary follows the experiences of new students who arrive from other countries and face the challenge of not speaking Dutch. Their struggles to fit in and connect with classmates form the heart of this 20-minute film, which addresses the difficulties of being the new kid.

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