Educational material Interactive learning modules for the film ZIRKUSKIND
ZIRKUSKIND hits cinemas on 16 October! We recommend this documentary film for teaching children from Year 3 onwards. With our new digital learning modules, pupils can engage interactively with the film and its themes: What does Santino learn at the circus? What does Grandpa Ehe tell him about the family history? The learning modules deepen the discussion of the film's design, the circus as a place of culture and learning, and the persecution of Sinti and Roma under National Socialism in an age-appropriate manner.
The learning modules were developed by Vision Kino in cooperation with the Critical Film & Image Hub of the Research Centre for Antigypsyism at Heidelberg University and Ammma GmbH.
Brief introduction to the film “Circus Child"
Santino is a circus child. His great-grandfather ‘Ehe’ is one of Germany's last great circus directors and tells him stories about his ancestors: about his friendship with an elephant, about farewells and new beginnings, and about his first steps as a clown in the ring, but also about prejudice in society and the persecution of Sinti and Roma under National Socialism. ZIRKUSKIND tells the story of growing up with family and animals, of magical moments in the circus and of those who have been bringing art and entertainment to the arena for generations. A documentary road movie for children and their families about the life of a circus family between everyday life and fascination.