GROWING UP IN

FR / 2018-2022 / 4x52’ / 4K-HD / French, English

C Chromatiques / JPL Productions / Various directors

Worldwide rights available

TAGS

Children, teenager, school, Latin America, Europe, Middle-East, West Indies, Africa, tradition, Asia, friendship, leisure

SYNOPSIS

A journey through world cultures seen through the eyes of children aged 10 to 14. In each episode, a young guide introduces us to their village, friends and community, revealing the traditions and ways of life passed down from generation to generation.

Episodes available in 4K

Robinson Crusoe Island (2021)

On Robinson Crusoe Island, off the coast of Chile, 15-year-old Tomas dreams of becoming a fisherman like his father. But as he shares his island life and close connection to the sea, he also faces a difficult choice: follow tradition or leave for university on the mainland.

Ecuador (2019)

On the banks of the Napo River in the Ecuadorian jungle, 13-year-old Juan shares his daily life with his family and friends. From canoeing to school and fishing in the river to gathering food and learning from his shaman grandfather, he introduces us to the traditions and rhythms of life in his community.

Episodes available in HD

Mongolia (2022)

In the Gobi Desert, Otgo, the youngest daughter of a nomadic family, dreams of becoming a dancer at the Ulaanbaatar Opera House. As new opportunities open up for her generation, she faces a difficult choice between pursuing a different life and staying close to her family and nomadic roots.

Ladakh (2018)

In Ladakh, 12-year-old Padma divides her life between boarding school and her village of Gya, where she can spend months away from her family. This year, she and her sister take part in the great Gotchac procession for the first time, reconnecting with their community and traditions.