Care, Community and Hope Films 2025 – 4

Film 16 – Tainan Municipal Sixth Preschool Taiwan, The Green Blind Snake Brought Us Together

Languages: Mandarin, English

Tainan Municipal Sixth Kindergarten, consisting of a main campus and three branches (Chengnan, Shalun, and Xian Gong), is located in a flood-prone area frequently impacted by typhoons and heavy rain. Children, who once looked forward to typhoon holidays, now feel anxious about disasters. In response, the school adopted the RAIN teaching strategy, which focuses on raising awareness, incorporating children’s rights, promoting local action, and connecting global perspectives. Through the course “Rushing in the Flood,” teachers guided students to engage with the local community, learning about the history and impact of flooding.

Film 17 – Kamares Primary School Cyprus, A Crazy Day at a Football Match

Languages: Standard Modern Greek, English

Four friends — Jennifer, Jax, Anna, and Jonathan — attend the Cyprus Cup final to cheer on their friend Antony. During the game, Anna’s dog runs onto the field, accidentally injuring Antony and forcing him to leave. In the changing room, frustration leads to a heated argument. But when the water sprinklers unexpectedly go on, the tension dissolves into laughter as they splash and play together. Moments later, Antony’s team announces their victory. Despite the earlier conflict, the friends come together in celebration, realising that their bond is stronger than any setback — proving that, in the end, friendship wins.

Film 18 – Kathari Primary School Cyprus, The School Play and Absolute Chaos

Languages: Standard Modern Greek, English

The story of our digital story is about a School play and the Absolute Chaos. The school was preparing a play of Romeo and Juliet, but chaos erupted from the start. Students fought over roles, especially Felicia, who was upset she wasn’t Juliet. Rehearsals were filled with arguments and disasters. On the big night, the stage wasn’t ready, costumes were ruined, and scenes turned into comedy. Felicia caused mayhem out of jealousy, while others added to the confusion. Yet the audience thought it was all part of the act and applauded. Despite the chaos, the play ended with laughter, forgiveness, and hugs. It was a total disaster – but everyone had an unforgettable time and lots of fun.

Film 19 – Evangelische Grundschule Halle Germany, Hope is like a small seed

Languages: English

In our short film with year 3 students, we explored the story ‘The Last Wolf‘ by Mini Grey. The children retold the tale using body percussion, bringing the narrative to life through rhythm and movement. We then discussed the themes of care, community, and help, collecting key words and turning them into colorful drawings. To conclude, each child planted seeds in a flowerpot, symbolising hope and growth. The film captures creativity, reflection, and the spirit of togetherness.

Film 20 – Taoyuan Municipal Shou-Shan Senior High School, Taoyuan Municipal Guanyin Senior High School, Taichung Municipal Taichung Industrial Senior High School, Taiwan, The Emotion of Rebuilding Home

Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka, Indigenous languages, European languages, English

‘Home’ may represent a place, a memory, or an emotion for everyone. The concept transcends time, culture and geography, and the definition of “home” may vary from group to group. This programme encourages students to think about and express their ideal home, and guides them to understand the needs and expectations of ‘home’ in different cultural contexts.  Home is more than just a physical space, it can be a place of warm memories, a sense of belonging, or a community that fosters connection and support. Through digital storytelling, participants explore and express the importance of “home” to individuals and the world, promoting cultural understanding and emotional resonance.