Favoriten (2024): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2024, Favoriten is a dokumentarfilm film directed by Ruth Beckermann, running about 118 minutes.

What it’s about. Favoriten is one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in Vienna and the starting point of Ruth Beckermann’s latest documentary, in which she accompanies a class of pupils from the age of seven to ten. Their ambitious teacher, Ilkay, is determined to create an inclusive, supportive and safe environment for the kids. The majority of children don’t speak German at home, some families are wounded by war experience and many face discrimination. Despite few resources from the educational system, Ilkay gently navigates her class through daily adventures, defeats and victories. The result is an astonishingly cheerful portrait of a small community mirroring the complexities of contemporary European society. The film is an ode to childhood, celebrating the work of educators and lifelong learning in and outside the classroom.

Who’s in it. Favoriten stars İlkay İdiskut as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Favoriten has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Favoriten page.

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