IDFA Junior: Kinderen wijzen de weg
IDFA Junior 2025
The most fun at IDFA for children aged 9+! Four classic films in which young protagonists show that, through courage, creativity and vulnerability, they can set an example to the adults.
Children might not know exactly how the world works, but they often sense more keenly than adults how it could be made a better place. This year, IDFA Junior presents four classics, the young protagonists in which show us that imagination, persistence, and enthusiasm—along with vulnerability—can be powerful instruments. Their stories are an ode to curiosity and courage—to big dreams in an at times difficult world. Come and see A Home for Lydia, The Man Who Can, My Happy Complicated Family, and Skip and the Rhythm Rangers. With NOS Jeugdjournaal children’s news presenter Bart Tuinman.
IDFA Junior is for children aged 9+ (and their companions). Tickets cost €10 each.
Ticket sales for (Special) Friends start on Wednesday, October 15 at 12:00 p.m. and for the general audience on Friday, October 17 at 12:00 p.m.
Programme
A Home for Lydia
A cheerful glimpse into the complicated life of Lydia, who was born in the Netherlands but is still waiting for a residence permit. So are her father, mother and little brother. Lydia tells her story, partly in songs she improvised herself.
The Man Who Can
11-year-old Malik, who has Down syndrome, moves to Senegal with his family. At first, he has difficulty finding his way, but when his father tells him a story about an African king, Malik rediscovers his self-confidence.
My Happy Complicated Family
In this fresh, uplifting film, we encounter three girls and their complicated families. At times it's difficult with extra mothers, a donor dad, and step-siblings; but Isa, Dylan and Isabel also feel very much at home in their double families.
Skip and the Rhythm Rangers
Dance is the most important thing in 14-year-old Skip's life – even if that means being teased by classmates who think dancing is for girls. When his group gets the chance to take part in a dance competition, he's completely committed to the rehearsals.
Screening in Dutch as part of IDFA Junior.
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Production year
2025
Length
116 min.
Event language
Dutch
Country
NL
Part of
IDFA 2025
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