Klassenleben (2006)

For some time now, there have been schools in Germany whose aim is not to segregate any child. Everyone should be integrated with their minor or major handicaps, advantages or weaknesses, whether highly gifted or severely disabled. Klassenleben tells the story of such a school, its teachers, its children and the immense challenge of learning. From winter to summer 2004, Hubertus Siegert and his film team accompanied class 5d at the Fläming elementary school in Berlin. At eye level with its protagonists, the film observes the learning and life of pupils with extremely different abilities in a class of 20 children, four of whom have learning difficulties or severe multiple disabilities, and 16 "normal pupils", including some so-called gifted pupils. Do lessons succeed in such a heterogeneous group? Is everyone motivated to learn where the competition is not between "gifted" children?

Director: Hubertus Siegert
Genre: Documentary
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Editing: Bernd Euscher
Production: S.U.M.O. FILM Hubertus Siegert
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Budget: $300,564
Original Language: de

Keywords

berlin, germany, integration, elementary school, school, disabled, school life

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Klassenleben about?
For some time now, there have been schools in Germany whose aim is not to segregate any child. Everyone should be integrated with their minor or major handicaps, advantages or weaknesses, whether highly gifted or severely disabled. Klassenleben tells the story of such a school, its teachers, its children and the immense challenge of learning. From winter to summer 2004, Hubertus Siegert and his film team accompanied class 5d at the Fläming elementary school in Berlin. At eye level with its protagonists, the film observes the learning and life of pupils with extremely different abilities in a class of 20 children, four of whom have learning difficulties or severe multiple disabilities, and 16 "normal pupils", including some so-called gifted pupils. Do lessons succeed in such a heterogeneous group? Is everyone motivated to learn where the competition is not between "gifted" children?
Who directed Klassenleben?
Klassenleben was directed by Hubertus Siegert.
Who stars in Klassenleben?
Klassenleben stars Gudrun Haase, Birgit Hartmannn, Ingeborg Nebl-Koller, Fred Ziebarth, Michael Kollwig, Bernd Müller.
What genre is Klassenleben?
Klassenleben is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Klassenleben?
Klassenleben had a budget of $300,564.
Where was Klassenleben produced?
Klassenleben was produced in Germany.