HIQFF@school - QUEER Education
Now in its seventh year, our school programme is a matter close to our hearts:
Our school programme.
Queer films for the next generation. It is our small contribution to confronting queer hostility in schools and to informing and empowering children and young people. During the festival, Hamburg schoolchildren can experience LGBTIQ* stories on the big screen together with their classes and then discuss the topics of the films with guests.
As good opportunity for teachers to bring queer topics into the classroom, the HIQFF school programme is supported by the Diversity Working Group of the Hamburg State Institute for Teacher Training and School Development and the Magnus Hirschfeld Centre's soorum school education project.
Costs: €3 per pupil (accompanying persons free of charge) Registration & further information: schule@hiqff.de
Both films will also be shown in the evening programme.
Wednesday 16.10.2024, 11:00 am, Metropolis
LEVANTE (Power Alley)
Portuguese original with German subtitles
Sofia is 17 and captain of a volleyball team in São Paulo, full of queer energy. Shortly before an important championship, Sofia finds out that she is pregnant. She decides to terminate the pregnancy. However, this is illegal and almost impossible in Brazil. Sofia is targeted by aggressive evangelical neighbours who want to prevent her from doing so at all costs. Fortunately, the young woman has her team, who do everything they can to protect their team-mate.
Topics: Feminism, racism, pregnancy, abortion, friendship, queerness. Recommended for year 10 and up
Followed by a discussion with a pro familia counsellor on the topic of abortion
Thursday 17.10.2024, 11:00 am, Metropolis
YOUNG HEARTS
German dubbed version
Elias is 14 and actually busy with schoolwork. But when Alexander, who is the same age, moves into the house opposite, he suddenly experiences completely new, exciting feelings. Elias feels that he is falling in love for the first time - and wants to spend every spare minute with his new friend! And then Alexander tells him that he fancies boys. But Elias is afraid of the reactions of others, he keeps his feelings to himself and starts lying. Only after a conversation with his grandfather does he realise what he really wants: to fight for Alexander's heart by any means necessary!
Topics: Homosexuality, first love, feelings, family. Recommended for ages 6 and up
Followed by a discussion with the director (to be confirmed)
