"This is my country too. I have just as much right to be here as you!" -Zahra 12 years old

The documentary series "Seventh Grade" follows a class of 12 year olds through their last year of Elementary school, as they embark on a new chapter in life; childhood to adolescence. The series looks at a new generation children growing up in Norway today. With different cultural backgrounds they try to find affiliation in a country they call their home, but constantly have to defend their right to live in.

Producer
Beathe Hofseth

Director/Script
Anne Silje Bø and Sunniva Sundby

Cinematography
Sunniva Sundby and Lars Erlend Tubaas Øymo

Editing
Christoffer Heie

Length
5x15 min

Screening
NRK Super

Release date
2019

Festivals
Buster, Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, Kristiansand International Children’s Film festival

Awards
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival: 2nd place for best feature documentary