On the Way to School

Τhe incredible and true stories of four children, who are true heros. Zahira in Morocco, Jackson in Kenya, Carlos in Argentina, and Samuel in India each experience countless challenges everyday, sometimes at the risk of their lives, to get to school. To have access to education, which is the key to a better future, Jackson has to walk 15 kilometers in the middle of the savanna amongst the wild animals; Zahira crosses the Atlas mountains of Morocco; Samuel, in a wheel chair, travels 4 kilometers of sandy roads, rivers and palm groves with the help of his two young brothers; and finally Carlito rides several hours on his horse through the craggy landscapes of Patagonia to reach his school 18 kilometers from home. Each of them takes on this daily battle for knowledge, because they know that it is their only chance for a better life. Their way to school is an adventure and a true emotional story. Encouraged by their families, the children in this movie demonstrate their willingness to move mountains to receive an education.

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Script: Marie-Claire Javoy, Pascal Plisson

Cinematography: Simon Watel, Emmanuel Guionet

Editing: Sarah Anderson, Sylvie Lager

Sound: Emmanuel Guionet

Music: Laurent Ferlet

Production: Winds Films, France

Producers: Barthelemy Fougea

Co-production: Ymagis (France) & Herodiade (France)

Format: DCP Color

Production Country: France

Production Year: 2013

Duration: 73

Distribution in Greece: Seven Films & Spentzos Films Γιάννης Δρέπας/Yannis Drepas

Free entrance for all children by issuing a zero value ticket at a box office. Ticket price for adults is €4.

Pascal Plisson