Papaya – Schools Screening
Discovery Film Festival school booking enquiries open on Mon 24 August.
Passionate about the idea of flying, a tiny papaya seed struggles to conform to what’s expected of her and earn her mother’s pride. Her curiosity and uncontrollable desire for freedom make her different from other seeds and when she realises that her destiny is to become a tree, she rebels.
Fighting against her nature, Papaya stays in constant motion to avoid rooting. On her journey away from the mother tree, she learns a great deal about the creatures of the forest, travelling to a strange industrial world. Through perseverance, she discovers the power of her roots, connecting life through deep and mysterious paths, and triggering a major revolution which transforms her environment, making her dreams come true in an unexpected way.
With its uplifting soundtrack and vibrant colours, Papaya lets imagination take centre stage telling a story of resistance and coming to terms with change.
Workshop: Wed 11 November, 11:35-12:35
If your class would like to book a creative workshop with activities related to the film, please indicate this preference on our enquiry form. Please note we have two workshop slots available, one with a maximum of 45 places and one with a maximum of 32 places.
Screening times for schools
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thu 5 November | 12:30 |
| Wed 11 November | 10:00 |
Advisory
This film is suitable for young audiences, aged 5+. Papaya experiences mild threat from other forest creatures and various machines but is never in any real danger. There are some flashing images throughout.
Using film is a wonderful way for children to see a world beyond their own. Demonstrating how stories can be told with and without words and encouraging children to notice the characters and their feelings broadens their understanding of themselves. I believe that opportunities to visit the cinema provide pupils with valuable time to practise their listening, tune in to observing closely and allows them to develop and express themselves through the rich experience of film and screenShirley McGregor