My kid wants to be a star

In times of TV shows such as „Pop Idol“ observed by masses of young people, the hope and illusion is increasing to become popular and successful and to make fast money in show business. Only a few succeed others try to achieve their aims by visiting endless castings, auditions or workshops, accepting bitter throwbacks after the slightest advancements. Even the youngest do not give up hope to be a star one day. We are basically attending the parents of these children. We will illustrate how they are trying to support their kids by accompanying them to the auditions and talent contests. There are those parents how are wholeheartedly believe in the talent of their offspring and others who doubtfully notice the developments, because school achievements might get worse. How hard is it for the parents to find the balanced way of fulfilling a childhood dream and at the same time protecting it from a potential disappointment.

Screenplay/Direction
Susanne Brand und Heike Nikolaus

Produced:
2009, ZDF
30 min.


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