DocNomads film premiered in Oberhausen, Germany
The documentary short “Rainbow Children - Portrait of Elika“ directed by Maryam Bayani, a student from Iran, had its World Premiere at the Children and Youth Film Competition of the 64th Oberhausen International Short Film Festival held from 3 to 8 May 2018 in Germany.
The film was also selected to the 10th International Film Festival for Young Audiences - Filem'On which will be held in late October in Belgium.
By Maryam Bayani
2017 • 13' • Belgium
Synopsis:
In a class presentation, 5-year-old Elika, with dual origins, wants to give her classmates the most truthful image of her mother’s country, Iran. Meanwhile, she encounters many questions from her classmates.
Rainbow Children, is a series of portraits from many kids in Belgium with dual origins in pursue of their identity. This time, it is Elika's turn...