Let the Child Be the Guide (2017)

Let the Child Be the Guide (2017) poster

As a young father, watching his daughter go through her life experiences, film director Alexandre Mourot discovered the Montessori approach and decided to set his camera up in a children's house (3 to 6 years of age) in the oldest Montessori school in France. Alexandre was warmly welcomed in a surprisingly calm and peaceful environment, filled with flowers, fruits and Montessori materials. He met happy children, who were free to move about, working alone or in small groups. The teacher remained very discreet. Some children were reading, others were making bread, doing division, laughing or sleeping. The children guided the film director throughout the whole school year, helping him to understand the magic of their autonomy and self-esteem - the seeds of a new society of peace and freedom, which Maria Montessori dedicated her life work to.

Director: Alexandre Mourot
Genre: Documentary
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Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

school, childhood, kindheit

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Let the Child Be the Guide about?
As a young father, watching his daughter go through her life experiences, film director Alexandre Mourot discovered the Montessori approach and decided to set his camera up in a children's house (3 to 6 years of age) in the oldest Montessori school in France. Alexandre was warmly welcomed in a surprisingly calm and peaceful environment, filled with flowers, fruits and Montessori materials. He met happy children, who were free to move about, working alone or in small groups. The teacher remained very discreet. Some children were reading, others were making bread, doing division, laughing or sleeping. The children guided the film director throughout the whole school year, helping him to understand the magic of their autonomy and self-esteem - the seeds of a new society of peace and freedom, which Maria Montessori dedicated her life work to.
Who directed Let the Child Be the Guide?
Let the Child Be the Guide was directed by Alexandre Mourot.
Who stars in Let the Child Be the Guide?
Let the Child Be the Guide stars Anny Duperey, Christian Maréchal, Alexandre Mourot.
What genre is Let the Child Be the Guide?
Let the Child Be the Guide is a Documentary film.
Where was Let the Child Be the Guide produced?
Let the Child Be the Guide was produced in France.