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A lovely exploration of human nature and society, this film takes us into an unusual outdoor nursery. With the woods as their classroom and playground, a group of small children explore their surroundings and their relationships with each other in a remarkably free and unfettered environment. Through the children’s imaginative activities and games we can see flashes of their personal and collective development, a striking example of playing as learning.
Director: Anna Frances Ewert
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Life stages
At 14, Asal is excited about her engagement. Her relatives all have their own opinions
33 minutes
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The future
What’s the healthiest way to handle a creeping feeling that the world is ending?
15 minutes
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Archaeology
From Roman pots to glass eyes, the shore of the river Thames teems with surprises
8 minutes
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Psychiatry and psychotherapy
Pondering the peculiar one-sided intimacy of the client-therapist relationship
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Biotechnology
What it’s like to wear a prosthetic that ‘feels’
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Family life
Fifty years ago, a train collided with Jack and Betty’s car. Here’s how they remember it
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Chemistry
A square inch in a Petri dish becomes a grand stage for chemical transformations
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Medicine
What is it like to be a paramedic, navigating human emergency?
17 minutes
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Art
At 95, an artist paints swiftly to capture the fugitive light
6 minutes