When I Grow Up (2023)
When Russian troops invaded Ukraine in February 2022, classrooms fell silent. Soon, schools were destroyed by the relentless shelling. Almost a year on, classes have started again, and schools are being rebuilt with EU humanitarian support. In When I Grow Up three tenacious young Ukrainians resume their education despite the fighting. By giving them a voice, ‘Education, no matter what’ campaign documents their ambitions and courage in a country devastated by war. Ukraine is not the only country where access to quality education is disrupted, as this is the case for millions of children caught in many humanitarian crises around the world.
Director: Claire Billet, Olivier Jobard
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: April 1, 2023
Country: Belgium
Language: Український
Original Language: uk
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is When I Grow Up about?
- When Russian troops invaded Ukraine in February 2022, classrooms fell silent. Soon, schools were destroyed by the relentless shelling. Almost a year on, classes have started again, and schools are being rebuilt with EU humanitarian support. In When I Grow Up three tenacious young Ukrainians resume their education despite the fighting. By giving them a voice, ‘Education, no matter what’ campaign documents their ambitions and courage in a country devastated by war. Ukraine is not the only country where access to quality education is disrupted, as this is the case for millions of children caught in many humanitarian crises around the world.
- Who directed When I Grow Up?
- When I Grow Up was directed by Claire Billet, Olivier Jobard.
- How long is When I Grow Up?
- When I Grow Up has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is When I Grow Up?
- When I Grow Up is a Documentary film.
- Where was When I Grow Up produced?
- When I Grow Up was produced in Belgium.