CINEkids International Children's Film Series
Join Ama on a journey of self-discovery as she learns to embrace her heritage and finds the strength to stand up for her family and culture—aided in no small part by her best friend Thijs and a giant porcupine! Winner, Grand Jury Award for Live Action Feature at the 2023 New York International Children's Film Festival.
Ama is a determined young swimmer who, alongside her best friend Thijs, works tirelessly to prepare for their upcoming championships. Despite being raised by Senegalese parents in the Netherlands, Ama identifies as Dutch and doesn’t think much about her heritage. However, when her family is suddenly faced with deportation, Ama finds comfort in the fantastical stories her mother tells her about their homeland, and the magical porcupine that serves as her family’s totem animal. [93 min; family; English and Dutch with English subtitles]
Audience Award Best Children's Film — Cinekid Festival 2022
Winner Grand Jury Award Live Action Feature — New York International Children's Film Festival 2023
Official Selection — Giffoni Film Festival (2023), Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (2023), Luxembourg City Film Festival (2023)
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