Barndom (Childhood) is about a Waldorf kindergarten near Oslo. The film follows the children for a whole year and observes them playing, doing handicrafts, and in everyday situations. Most kindergartens already cover skills acquisition and school knowledge. By contrast, CHILDHOOD shows a place where children are left in peace by adults as much as possible. What it means to grow is learned here in the woods. Margreth Olin says that her film is a silent protest. Silent perhaps, but extremely effective. After seeing it, one views educational institutions with different eyes.
We accompany children in the idyll of a Norwegian Waldorf kindergarten as they play, do handicrafts and acquire skills.
Barndom (Childhood) is about a Waldorf kindergarten near Oslo. The film follows the children for a whole year and observes them playing, doing handicrafts, and in everyday situations.
Most kindergartens already cover skills acquisition and school knowledge. By contrast, CHILDHOOD shows a place where children are left in peace by adults as much as possible.
What it means to grow is learned here in the woods. Margreth Olin says that her film is a silent protest. Silent perhaps, but extremely effective. After seeing it, one views educational institutions with different eyes.