Full-length documentary

The Family Approach

(Im Prinzip Familie)

Three youth workers, Antje, Max and Sören, live in a remote lakeside house and look after several boys of various ages whose parents can’t care for them or don’t want to. They form a family community with its own rules and agreements.

For over a year, the film crew tracks them in their daily activities. From going to school and doing homework, to communicating with authorities and parents who occasionally visit. Joy and laughter while playing games and celebrating Christmas alternate with heavier emotions in situations when decisions are made about the children’s future.

The film highlights the great responsibility and small, often unappreciated steps that intensive residential care requires. The intimate observational film is a tribute to the willingness and dedication of people who dedicate their lives to preparing others for life.

Children and Youth Europe

Basic information about the film

Title	The Family Approach
Original Title	Im Prinzip Familie
Original Language	German
Subtitles	Czech, English
Premiéra	Czech premiere
Film type	Full-length documentary
Year of Production	2024
Country of Origin	Germany
Length	91 min.
Tags	Children and Youth, Europe
Director	Daniel Abma

All screenings

03/13 20:30	Kino Pilotů - Hall A Donská 19, Praha 10			Tickets
03/16 17:30	Edison Filmhub Jeruzalémská 1321/2, Praha 1		Discussion Daniel Abma, Director Vilém Nachtmann, Moderator	Tickets

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