ONCE UPON A TIME
THROUGH THEIR EYES follows the transformative journey of four teenagers who travel 25,000 km across Eurasia by train and bus. Told entirely through their voices, emotions, and questions, the film reveals an unfiltered encounter with some of the most urgent challenges of our time.
From a permaculture farm in India to the peaks of the Himalayas, from Bhutan’s spiritual traditions to the tensions in Tibet, the Uyghur region and Armenia, they navigate cultural diversity, climate fragility, oppression, and the educational systems shaping the next generations.
With honesty, humour, and a clarity that often surprises them, these teens explore what it means to grow and adapt in a rapidly changing world. THROUGH THEIR EYES is a luminous coming-of-age documentary where travel becomes a profound school of life - an invitation to rethink how we inhabit our planet.
Valéry Rosier - Director
"A debut feature film of remarkable maturity, which has the courage to truly give a voice to teenagers, without staging them or speaking for them. THROUGH THEIR EYES reminds us what it means to be curious about the world."
Emilie - 16-year-old student
"What struck me about THROUGH THEIR EYES is that family life is portrayed so well and realistically. What's also very interesting is that we don't just see the best moments, but also the difficulties. I loved this documentary!"
FIRST SELECTIONS
Currently circulating in international festivals
