Kids

About This Movie

Bettina Büttner’s documentary "Kids" digs deep into the raw emotions of childhood within a group home in southern Germany. You can really feel the weight of loneliness that hangs in the air. The kids—like Marvin and Tommy—are all navigating their own chaotic worlds, and the moments captured are both heart-wrenching and eye-opening. There's a certain unvarnished honesty in how the boys express themselves, sometimes through play, other times in quieter reflections. The pacing is deliberately slow, allowing you to soak in the atmosphere of confinement and longing. The film leans heavily on real-life performances, and you can't help but get pulled into their struggles. It’s a distinctive exploration of childhood that breaks away from typical narratives.

Explores themes of childhood dysfunction and loneliness.Raw, real performances from the boys in the home.Atmospheric pacing that enhances the emotional weight.