Sons and Daughters

Filmed in seven countries, “Sons and Daughters” is a sensitive exploration of childhood in the fullness of its imagination, fierceness and wonder. This unconventional documentary consists of a series of precise observations in Canada, Mexico, England, France, Spain, Cyprus, and Isreal. With fluid slow motion cinematography and an evocative soundtrack, the film creates a lyrical and emotional impression of the joys and frustrations of childhood. An impromptu soccer game on a narrow Mexican street, Cypriot children reacting excitedly during a game of tag, and a native girl dancing wearily at a Canadian festival: these are just a few of the images that remain in the viewer’s mind long after screeening “Sons And Daughers.”