La mirada de Myriam

SC 5.3/10 

Year: 1987
Country: Columbia
Section: documentary
Tags: bathing, boy, girl
Description: The film tells the life story of Myriam. She is 30 years old and lives with her three small children in a slum on the outskirts of Bogotá. Her husband has left her, but she doesn't let that get her down. In flashbacks - intercut with acted scenes - the film tells how Myriam, as a little girl, was cured of the 'evil eye' she was said to have. The film memorably documents how Myriam overcomes the bitterness that comes from poverty, difficult living conditions and a loveless childhood. Unlike her own mother, who was consumed by concern for the family's material needs, Myriam exudes strength and confidence that benefits both her children and the people in the neighborhood.
Directed by Clara M. Riascos.
Video Added: 17.03.2026

Guysborough (1930s, pt. 1 of 2)
Year: 1930
Country: Canada
Section: chronicle
Tags: boy, girl, swimming
Description: Scenic footage of Guysborough area, and shots of family sailing, at the beach, etc.
Video Added: 13.03.2026

Indië - aanleg kanaal, zwembad, huis, kennissen
Year: 1930
Country: Netherlands
Section: chronicle
Tags: boy, swimming
Description: India - construction of canal, swimming pool, house, acquaintances. Ca. 1930s.
Presented by Amateurfilm Platform.
Video Added: 10.03.2026

Bewegungserziehung im 3. und 4. Schuljahr
Year: 1958
Country: West Germany
Section: documentary
Tags: boy, girl
Description: The course covers practical and teaching methods with their methodological, pedagogical, and organizational tasks. The physical education content shown includes: jumping (jumping rope, forms of high jump); cartwheels, swinging into a handstand, hanging swings, climbing, balancing in conjunction with helping in a group, gymnastics on the horizontal bar/vault combination, swinging (rope, rope/vault combination); hopping, running, throwing, catching (including passing, dribbling, and netball). Endurance and playing skills are promoted.
Video Added: 06.03.2026

Filmikellari - Jakso 109
Date: 12.03.2013
Country: Finland
Section: documentary
Tags: boy
Description: Filmekellari uses archives to present how the present day was born and how life has changed over time.
Video Added: 03.03.2026

Saint Barthélemy - vår sista koloni
Year: 1962
Country: Sweden
Section: documentary
Tags: boy, girl
Description: A film by Sten Nordensköld.
Video Added: 27.02.2026

Der Schmutzfink
Year: 1954
Country: Germany
Section: documentary
Tags: bathing, boy
Description: Little Hans Peters only feels truly comfortable when he's allowed to throw himself into the dirt as goalkeeper during a football match. He has no understanding of washing or other forms of personal hygiene. When his family doctor, "Miss" Dr. Sturm, invites him one day to see her new home cinema, the little rascal is allowed to use her modern bathroom beforehand. An amusing post-war film promoting personal hygiene.
Video Added: 24.02.2026

Bewegungserziehung im 1. und 2. Schuljahr
Year: 1956
Country: Germany
Section: documentary
Tags: boy, girl
Description: The practice and teaching methods of physical education in the 1st and 2nd grades are presented as 'education through movement' within the framework of overall teaching in elementary school. The basic forms typical for this age group have been chosen as examples of physical education in schools: running, jumping and carrying, springing, pushing, crawling, rolling, climbing and balancing, swinging up and down on equipment, throwing and catching. Building on children's play, the emphasis is on the independence of the pupils in acquiring skills and on their own creativity.
Video Added: 20.02.2026

1stA BB Denmark 1966
Year: 1966
Country: Denmark
Section: chronicle
Tags: boy, summer camp
Description: Summer camp for boys in Denmark.
Video Added: 17.02.2026

It Could Happen to You
Year: 1960
Country: Sweden
Section: documentary
Tags: boy, girl, summer camp, swimming
Description: This film shows how two boys came to join the Junior Red Cross. One is injured in a car accident and goes to hospital; his friend, left alone, meets members of the Junior Red Cross and decides to enroll. At a Junior Red Cross Centre and youth camp he learns about Junior Red Cross’ many activities, then encourages his friend to join when he leaves hospital.
Video Added: 13.02.2026