Deep Dive: Playtime (2025)
Film Lens
Playtime is a 2025 Brazilian documentary directed by Lúcia Murat, focusing on the experiences of students aged 14 to 19 in four Rio de Janeiro schools. The film combines documentary and fictional elements to address pressing issues such as violence, racism, drug trafficking, and teenage pregnancy, as reported by public school teachers.
The film presents a raw perspective on Brazilian education, highlighting the realities of school dropout rates and the impact of stray bullets and femicide on students' lives. It had its world premiere on 15 February 2025 at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, specifically in the Generation 14plus section.
Why Watch
- •Meet students facing drug trafficking in schools.
- •See the impact of racism on Brazilian education.
- •Find out about teenage pregnancy in Rio de Janeiro.
Did You Know
•The film premiered on 15 February 2025 at the Berlin International Film Festival.
•Lúcia Murat is both the director and co-producer of Playtime.
•The film features students from four different schools in Rio de Janeiro.
•Playtime has a runtime of 83 minutes.
Perfect For
Brazilian education issuesYouth perspectivesSocial justice topics