Children of the Universe
Grand Et Petit
Children of the Universe
Grand Et Petit
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
0/5
None
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This educational documentary follows a primary school class in the Swiss mountains, where an astrophysicist connects snowy landscapes to big questions about the universe in a calm, curious, and reassuring atmosphere. Sensitive content is very limited, mostly involving winter conditions, the vastness of nature, and a few abstract scientific ideas such as the Big Bang, which may feel a little intimidating or confusing for very young viewers. The intensity stays low throughout, and these moments never become true peril, violence, or sustained fear, because the film focuses on wonder, learning, and accessible explanation. For parents, the main consideration is not distressing content but attention span and comprehension, since the gentle pacing and scientific concepts may go beyond what the youngest children can easily follow. Watching together and briefly explaining the space ideas or mountain imagery can help curious children enjoy it much more.
Synopsis
A primary school class in the Swiss mountains embarks on an adventure to discover the mysteries of the universe, guided by the astrophysicist Stéphanie Juneau.
Difficult scenes
Some outdoor sequences present the snowy mountain setting as very wide, cold, and awe inspiring. A young child may feel slightly unsettled by that sense of scale, even though the group is supervised by adults and the presentation remains calm and safe. The explanations about the origin of the universe, the Big Bang, and the birth of stars introduce abstract ideas that may confuse or unsettle very young viewers. These are not scary scenes in the usual sense, but they require attention and can prompt big existential questions in sensitive children.
Where to watch
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About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2018
- Runtime
- 53m
- Countries
- Switzerland
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Camille Budin
- Studios
- RTS, Intermezzo Films
Content barometer
Violence
0/5
None
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This educational documentary follows a primary school class in the Swiss mountains, where an astrophysicist connects snowy landscapes to big questions about the universe in a calm, curious, and reassuring atmosphere. Sensitive content is very limited, mostly involving winter conditions, the vastness of nature, and a few abstract scientific ideas such as the Big Bang, which may feel a little intimidating or confusing for very young viewers. The intensity stays low throughout, and these moments never become true peril, violence, or sustained fear, because the film focuses on wonder, learning, and accessible explanation. For parents, the main consideration is not distressing content but attention span and comprehension, since the gentle pacing and scientific concepts may go beyond what the youngest children can easily follow. Watching together and briefly explaining the space ideas or mountain imagery can help curious children enjoy it much more.
Synopsis
A primary school class in the Swiss mountains embarks on an adventure to discover the mysteries of the universe, guided by the astrophysicist Stéphanie Juneau.
Difficult scenes
Some outdoor sequences present the snowy mountain setting as very wide, cold, and awe inspiring. A young child may feel slightly unsettled by that sense of scale, even though the group is supervised by adults and the presentation remains calm and safe. The explanations about the origin of the universe, the Big Bang, and the birth of stars introduce abstract ideas that may confuse or unsettle very young viewers. These are not scary scenes in the usual sense, but they require attention and can prompt big existential questions in sensitive children.